Dr. Alberto Miranda
Lima, Peru
Our Lima office is led personally by Dr. Alberto Miranda, providing specialized legal services for Peruvians abroad and foreign nationals with legal matters in Peru. Every client is attended directly by Dr. Miranda — no intermediaries.
The office operates with a bilingual support team (Spanish · English · Italian) coordinating documents, communications, and proceedings with Peruvian notaries, courts, and registries on behalf of clients worldwide.
Based in Lima, Peru, the office functions as an international legal services hub — handling divorce, proxy marriage, inheritance, powers of attorney, exequatur, and expert legal opinions for foreign courts, entirely remotely, no travel required.
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Practice areas
Peruvian Family Law for Clients Abroad — No Travel Required.
Dr. Alberto Miranda (CAL No. 39450) personally handles family law matters in Peru for Peruvians living overseas and foreign nationals — 100% remotely, through consular and notarial powers of attorney.
✔ Divorce in Peru (Notarial — Mutual Consent)
Both spouses can complete their divorce in Peru through a consular power of attorney signed at the nearest Peruvian consulate. Dr. Miranda manages the full process before Peruvian notaries — no travel required. Valid for Peruvians in any country and foreign nationals married to a Peruvian citizen.
✔ Exequátur — Recognition of Foreign Family Judgments
Foreign divorce decrees, custody rulings, alimony orders, and adoption decisions must be formally recognized in Peru through exequatur proceedings before the Peruvian Supreme Court. Dr. Miranda manages the full process remotely for clients worldwide.
✔ Marriage by Proxy
International and binational couples can legally marry in Peru through legal representation, without both parties traveling. The marriage is valid and fully recognized under Peruvian civil law.
✔ Child Custody & Parental Rights Recognition
Foreign custody orders and parental rights decisions can be enforced in Peru through the appropriate legal channels. Dr. Miranda advises parents abroad on recognition, enforcement, and cross-border coordination under Peruvian and international private law.
Why Dr. Alberto Miranda?
- Direct, personal attention from Dr. Miranda — 20+ years of experience in international private law
- Bilingual support team: Spanish · English · Italian
- Lima Bar Association, active member (CAL No. 39450)
- Ministry of Justice, Certified Conciliator (MINJUS No. 18991)
- Published Author — Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA, 2024)
- Clients in USA, UK, Japan, Italy, Spain, Germany, Canada, Switzerland and Brazil
- 100% remote — secure, legally valid procedures
Notarial & Document Services in Peru — Handled Remotely from Abroad.
Dr. Alberto Miranda (CAL No. 39450) manages all notarial and document authentication services in Peru for Peruvians abroad and foreign nationals — no travel required.
✔ Apostille & Embassy Legalization
Authentication of Peruvian documents for use abroad, including apostille under the Hague Convention and embassy legalization for non-member countries.
✔ Notarial Power of Attorney
Drafting and notarization of specific and general powers of attorney for use before Peruvian notaries, courts, SUNARP, RENIEC, and other institutions. The consular power of attorney is the legal instrument that enables all remote proceedings in Peru.
✔ Signature Certification & Authentication
Certification of signatures and documents for use in legal, administrative, and corporate proceedings in Peru and abroad.
✔ Corporate Document Authentication
Authentication of corporate documents, statutes, board resolutions, and commercial certificates for use in international transactions and cross-border legal proceedings.
✔ Certified Copies
Certified copies of Peruvian public documents, notarial records, and registry instruments for use before foreign authorities and courts.
✔ Affidavits & Statutory Declarations
Preparation and notarization of affidavits and statutory declarations for use in foreign legal and administrative proceedings involving Peruvian law.
✔ Minor Travel Consent
Notarial authorization for minors to travel internationally without one or both parents, in compliance with Peruvian law and international requirements.
Why Dr. Alberto Miranda?
- Direct attention from Dr. Miranda — 20+ years in international private law
- Lima Bar Association, active member (CAL No. 39450)
- Ministry of Justice, Certified Conciliator (MINJUS No. 18991)
- Published Author — Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA, 2024)
- Bilingual support: Spanish · English · Italian
- Clients in USA, UK, Japan, Italy, Germany, Canada, Switzerland and Brazil
- 100% remote — no travel to Peru required
Cross-Border Inheritance & Estate Law in Peru — Handled Remotely from Abroad.
Dr. Alberto Miranda (CAL No. 39450) manages inheritance, succession, and estate proceedings in Peru for Peruvians abroad and foreign nationals with assets in Peru — 100% remotely, no travel required.
✔ Intestate Succession in Peru
When a person dies without a will, Dr. Miranda manages the full intestate succession process in Peru: declaration of heirs, asset inventory, partition, and SUNARP registration — representing heirs located anywhere in the world.
✔ Wills & Last Testament
Drafting, notarization, and registration of wills under Peruvian civil law. Valid for Peruvians abroad and foreign nationals with assets in Peru. Foreign wills can also be enforced in Peru through the appropriate legal channels.
✔ Estate & Patrimonial Planning
Legal structuring of assets and estate planning under Peruvian law for clients residing abroad — including real estate, bank accounts, corporate interests, and cross-border succession planning.
✔ Succession Proceedings & Administration
Full management of succession proceedings before Peruvian notaries and courts — including forced heirship rules, creditor claims, asset transfers, and registry inscriptions at SUNARP.
Real case: A U.S. citizen inherited property and $2.5M in Peruvian bank accounts in 3 weeks through correct registration of a US-executed will in Peru — managed remotely by Dr. Miranda.
Why Dr. Alberto Miranda?
- Direct attention from Dr. Miranda — 20+ years in international private law
- Lima Bar Association, active member (CAL No. 39450)
- Ministry of Justice, Certified Conciliator (MINJUS No. 18991)
- Published Author — Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA, 2024)
- Bilingual support: Spanish · English · Italian
- Clients in USA, UK, Japan, Italy, Germany, Canada, Switzerland and Brazil
- 100% remote — no travel to Peru required
Expert Legal Opinions on Peruvian Law for Foreign Courts & International Arbitration.
Dr. Alberto Miranda (CAL No. 39450) prepares court-ready independent expert legal opinions on Peruvian civil law for use in foreign litigation and international arbitration proceedings — structured for common law jurisdictions, delivered remotely worldwide.
✔ Expert Legal Opinions (Foreign Courts)
Independent written opinions explaining the applicable Peruvian legal framework and answering court-specific legal questions with authoritative sources and numbered conclusions. Compatible with proceedings in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and international arbitration panels.
✔ Areas Covered
Family law (divorce, custody, alimony) · Cross-border inheritance and forced heirship · Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments (exequatur) · International child abduction and restitution · Property and real estate · Civil contracts · International private law.
✔ Expert Witness Services
Expert witness testimony on Peruvian law for international arbitration panels and foreign court proceedings. Available by videoconference or in person, subject to jurisdiction and scheduling.
✔ Extrajudicial Conciliation
Dr. Miranda is a Certified Extrajudicial Conciliator accredited by Peru's Ministry of Justice (MINJUS No. 18991) — offering structured conciliation as an alternative to litigation in civil, family, and commercial matters.
Report structure (court-ready):
I. Executive Summary · II. Expert Qualifications · III. Scope of Opinion · IV. Applicable Peruvian Law · V. Legal Analysis · VI. Numbered Conclusions · VII. Declaration of Independence · VIII. Appendices
Instructions accepted from law firms and international counsel only.
To instruct: [email protected]
Service page: peruvianlawexpert.com
Why Dr. Alberto Miranda?
- Lima Bar Association, active member (CAL No. 39450)
- Ministry of Justice, Certified Conciliator (MINJUS No. 18991)
- Published Author — Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA, 2024)
- European Lawyers Association (AEA), active member since 2020
- 20+ years in Peruvian civil and international private law
- Clients and instructing counsel in USA, UK, Italy, Germany, France, Canada and Australia
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Our Partners and Associates
Peruvian Law Expert | Dr. Alberto Miranda is a Peru-qualified attorney and Founding Partner of Alberto Miranda Abogados (Lima, 2003), specializing in international private law for Peruvians abroad and foreign nationals with legal matters in Peru — 100% remotely, no travel required.
He advises and represents clients in divorce proceedings, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments (exequatur), cross-border inheritance and succession, proxy marriage, consular and notarial powers of attorney, and international legal representation in Peru.
Dr. Miranda also prepares court-ready expert legal opinions on Peruvian civil law for use in foreign court proceedings and international arbitration — structured for common law jurisdictions, with numbered conclusions and independence statement. Instructions accepted from law firms and international counsel only.
Credentials: Lima Bar Association, active member (CAL No. 39450) · Peru Ministry of Justice, Certified Extrajudicial Conciliator (MINJUS No. 18991) · ESAN School of Government, Specialist Certificate No. 13468 (2024) · Published Author, Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA, 2024) · European Lawyers Association (AEA), active member since 2020.
Clients in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, Canada, Switzerland, Brazil and 13+ countries.
Expert opinions: [email protected]
Web: albertomiranda.org/en/
Case results
Exequatur in Peru – Recognition of a US Divorce
Divorce & Separation
Read moreA 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
Read moreA 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
Read moreAn 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
Read moreA 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
Read moreA 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
Read moreImmigration-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
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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.