State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 1207 – Powers of the family council - The family council after hearing the Public Ministry and the parties and being unable to bring about a reconciliation, shall examine whatever evidence is adduced before it in respect of the matter and shall decide: 1. Whether the separation of persons should or should not be granted; 2. What should be the amount of maintenance in case one of the separated spouses requires it and the other has the means to provide the same; 3. And, finally, where there are issues, the provision in respect of them, in case the spouses do not arrive at an agreement about the same.