Dr. Alberto Miranda is a Peru-qualified lawyer based in Lima, with a practice focused on private international law, family law, and cross-border civil proceedings involving Peru.
He provides remote legal representation to Peruvians living abroad and foreign nationals requiring legal assistance in Peru, including divorce proceedings, marriage by proxy, inheritance, succession and wills matters, as well as the preparation of consular and notarized powers of attorney valid under Peruvian law.
His practice also includes the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Peru (exequatur) and the preparation of legal opinions and reports on Peruvian law for use in judicial and administrative proceedings before foreign courts.
Firm Information
Founded
2003
Team Size
10 people
Office
1 location
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Lima
Peru
Lima, Perú (remote services for clients in the US, Europe and Asia)
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Practice Areas
Family
Divorce & Separation
Adoption
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Case Results
Successful outcomes we've achieved for our clients
Exequatur in Peru – Recognition of a US Divorce
Divorce & Separation
Exequatur in Peru – Recognition of a US Divorce
Divorce & Separation
A client living in New York needed his US divorce recognized in Peru in order to remarry. The question was: “Can my foreign divorce be valid in Peru?” The answer is yes.
Through the exequátur procedure, we filed all required documents, legalized and translated the judgment, and presented it before the Superior Court of Lima. In less than 6 months, the divorce was officially recognized and registered in Peru.
Yes, foreign divorces can be recognized in Peru through the exequátur procedure, making them fully valid.
This case shows how international clients can trust our office for recognition of foreign judgments, divorce decrees, and custody rulings. We provide bilingual support and handle every step remotely, serving clients in the USA, Europe, and Asia.
Divorce by Mutual Agreement in Peru – Completed in 3 Months
Divorce & Separation
Divorce by Mutual Agreement in Peru – Completed in 3 Months
Divorce & Separation
A couple living in Spain wanted to dissolve their marriage in Peru quickly, without returning. Their main concern was: “Is it possible to get a divorce in Peru by mutual agreement without traveling?” The answer is yes.
Our office prepared a power of attorney and drafted the necessary documents. With both parties in agreement, the process was filed before a notary in Lima. The documentation was legalized at the Peruvian consulate in Madrid, and all steps were coordinated remotely.
The entire divorce was completed in just 3 months. The final resolution was issued in Peru and registered, with full legal validity. Neither spouse needed to travel.
Yes, a divorce by mutual agreement in Peru can be completed in 3 months through a power of attorney, without traveling.
This case demonstrates how fast and secure a consensual divorce can be in Peru when handled by an experienced lawyer. Our firm has successfully guided many international clients — Peruvians abroad and expats — through this process.
We provide bilingual support (Spanish–English–Italian), ensuring clarity and trust. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Alberto Miranda personally oversees every case.
Our office serves clients in the USA, Europe, and Asia, offering remote, valid, and affordable legal solutions in family law.
Marriage by Proxy in Peru – Legal Union Without Travel
Marriage
Marriage by Proxy in Peru – Legal Union Without Travel
Marriage
An Italian citizen and a Peruvian partner wanted to marry in Peru but distance made it impossible for both to be present. Their main question was: “Can we get legally married in Peru if one of us cannot travel?” The answer is yes.
Through the marriage by proxy procedure, one partner signs a power of attorney abroad, legalized before the Peruvian consulate. Our office then represents that person before the civil registry in Lima. The marriage is registered as if both had attended in person.
In this case, the process took less than 2 months. The couple received their Peruvian marriage certificate, which is recognized internationally. They were able to continue their life abroad with a fully valid and legal union.
Yes, couples can marry in Peru by proxy. One partner grants a power of attorney abroad, and the marriage is registered in Peru without both being physically present.
This case shows how international couples can count on our office for safe and valid solutions. Dr. Alberto Miranda personally oversees the procedure, supported by bilingual staff in Spanish, English, and Italian.
We regularly assist clients from Europe, the USA, and Asia who want to formalize their relationship in Peru. Our goal is to make complex international legal steps simple, fast, and secure.
Consular Power of Attorney – Legal Representation in Peru Without Traveling
Will & Testament
Consular Power of Attorney – Legal Representation in Peru Without Traveling
Will & Testament
A Peruvian living in Japan needed to sell property in Lima but could not return. The question was: “How can I authorize someone in Peru to act on my behalf without traveling?” The solution was a consular power of attorney.
Our office prepared the draft document in Spanish and coordinated directly with the Peruvian consulate in Tokyo. The client signed the power before the consul, and the document was immediately valid for registration in Peru. With this power, his relative in Lima could represent him before the notary and SUNARP.
In less than 4 weeks, the property was sold legally and securely, without the client leaving Japan.
Yes, you can grant a valid power of attorney for Peru at a Peruvian consulate abroad. It allows legal representation without traveling.
Consular powers are essential for family cases (divorce, inheritance, custody), property transactions, and business contracts. Our firm specializes in guiding Peruvians abroad step by step, ensuring each power is drafted correctly, legalized, and accepted in Peru.
Dr. Alberto Miranda personally supervises each case, with bilingual support in Spanish, English, and Italian. Clients from the USA, Europe, and Asia rely on our office for remote legal representation that is fast, valid, and trustworthy.
Inheritance and Succession in Peru – Remote Assistance for Families Abroad
Will & Testament
Inheritance and Succession in Peru – Remote Assistance for Families Abroad
Will & Testament
A Peruvian family living in Canada needed to handle the inheritance of their father’s property in Lima. The challenge was: “Can heirs process a succession in Peru if they live abroad and cannot travel?” The answer is yes.
Our office managed the entire sucesión intestada remotely. We collected the required documents, legalized them before the Peruvian consulate, and filed the case before a notary in Lima. Within a few months, the heirs were formally recognized in Peru and could register their ownership rights.
Yes, heirs can complete an intestate succession in Peru from abroad, through powers of attorney and remote legal assistance.
This case highlights how families abroad can solve inheritance matters in Peru without costly trips or delays. We assist with:
Intestate successions (when no will exists).
Testamentary successions (validating wills).
Property registration and division among heirs.
Every step is personally supervised by Dr. Alberto Miranda, ensuring clarity, legality, and respect for the family’s situation. Our bilingual support in Spanish, English, and Italian helps international heirs understand each phase of the process.
We regularly serve clients in the USA, Europe, and Asia, guiding them through inheritances, wills, and estate distribution in Peru, always with remote procedures and full legal validity.
Family and Immigration-Related Legal Services in Peru – Alberto Miranda
Immigration
Family and Immigration-Related Legal Services in Peru – Alberto Miranda
Immigration
Immigration-related family law in Peru, focused on expats and Peruvians abroad.
Our office, led by Dr. Alberto Miranda, helps international clients with legal procedures in Peru that often support immigration processes, without directly handling visa applications.
Yes, through marriage by proxy, recognition of foreign judgments, and consular powers, we provide legal solutions in Peru that clients later use in residency or visa applications.
Our main services connected to immigration
✔ Marriage by Proxy (Boda por Poder en Perú)
International couples often choose to marry in Peru. This legal procedure is valid even if one partner cannot be present, and the marriage certificate can later be used in residency or visa applications.
✔ Exequátur (Recognition of Foreign Judgments)
Foreign divorces, custody rulings, or marriage decisions can be recognized in Peru. This ensures that family status is legally clear before starting immigration-related procedures.
✔ Consular & Notarial Powers
From embassies worldwide, we prepare powers of attorney valid in Peru. These are essential for representation in family and property matters and are often required in support of immigration processes.
✔ Inheritance & Family Documentation
We help heirs abroad obtain recognition of their rights in Peru, providing certified legal documents that may also be requested for consular or residency applications.
Why choose us?
Direct guidance from Dr. Alberto Miranda, with 20+ years of legal experience.
Bilingual communication (Spanish–English–Italian) for expats and Peruvians abroad.
Remote and valid procedures before Peruvian notaries and courts.
Trusted by clients in the USA, Europe, and Asia.
Our approach
We provide the legal foundation that clients and immigration authorities require: valid marriages, recognized divorces, notarized powers, and official Peruvian legal documents.
Our mission is to make Peruvian law accessible globally, providing secure and recognized procedures that support families in their immigration journey.
Protecting civil rights through family law in Peru
Civil Rights
Protecting civil rights through family law in Peru
Civil Rights
Our office, personally led by Dr. Alberto Miranda, supports Peruvians abroad and expats with legal services that directly impact their fundamental civil and family rights. While we do not litigate constitutional claims, we make sure that marriages, divorces, inheritances, and family decisions are legally recognized in Peru.
Yes, through recognition of foreign judgments, marriage by proxy, and consular powers, we help clients safeguard their civil rights in Peru without traveling.
✔ Recognition of Foreign Judgments (Exequátur)
Foreign divorces, custody rulings, and marriage decisions can be legally recognized in Peru. This ensures that civil rights such as family unity and parental authority are respected.
✔ Marriage by Proxy in Peru
International couples can marry in Peru even if one partner cannot be present. This protects their right to family life and guarantees a valid, internationally recognized marriage certificate.
✔ Consular & Notarial Powers
We prepare powers of attorney abroad that are valid in Peru, allowing individuals to exercise their right to representation in property, family, and inheritance matters.
✔ Inheritance & Succession
We assist heirs abroad to claim their rights in Peru. Intestate and testamentary successions ensure that the right to property and family recognition is fully respected.
Why clients choose us
20+ years of legal experience, with cases personally supervised by Dr. Miranda.
Bilingual support (Spanish–English–Italian) for Peruvians abroad and expats.
Remote and valid procedures before Peruvian notaries and courts.
A trusted reference for clients in the USA, Europe, and Asia.
Our mission is to make Peruvian law accessible worldwide, ensuring that civil and family rights are respected, recognized, and protected — without the need to travel.