Brazilian law treats some financial control of women as domestic violence

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  Brazil’s Maria da Penha Law recognizes certain acts involving a woman’s property and financial resources as domestic and family violence.

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  The law covers conduct such as withholding, taking or destroying property, documents, work tools, money or economic resources.

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  Financial disagreements between partners alone do not qualify as property violence under the law.

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  The conduct must be considered in the context of domestic and family violence and may restrict a woman’s choices or ability to support herself.

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  The law allows courts to order measures to protect a woman’s property and financial interests.

Who

Women affected by property-related conduct in a domestic or family violence context.

What

Brazil’s Maria da Penha Law recognizes certain acts involving women’s property and resources as domestic and family violence.

When

The law’s definition is described in an article published on October 12, 2026.

Where

Brazil.

Why

Such conduct can be used to restrict a woman’s autonomy, work or ability to support herself.

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