Woman Seeks to Remove Mother's Name from Documents After Childhood Abuse Allegations

A 28-year-old woman, Heloísa, is engaged in a legal battle to remove her mother's name from all her official documents, stemming from alleged childhood abuse. Records from the Conselho Tutelar (Child Protective Services) reveal that Heloísa first sought help at age 11, reporting physical abuse, mistreatment, and violence within her home. Initial reports in April 2010 detailed allegations of her mother burning one sister's tongue and frequently assaulting her children. The mother, Patrícia Alves Duque, was summoned and signed a responsibility agreement. Further reports in May 2010 described another incident where a sister was allegedly burned by the mother and beaten. Heloísa's father also sought psychological support for her due to depression in August 2010, with the mother again notified. Heloísa states the abuse continued through her adolescence, and these documented incidents represent only a fraction of her experiences. A court has authorized the removal of her mother's surname from her documents, but a complete removal of the maternal filiation is under appeal. In 2025, Heloísa filed a new complaint against her mother for domestic violence, stalking, and alleged complicity in sexual abuse, leading to a protective order requiring her mother to maintain a 500-meter distance. The Civil Police are investigating, but the mother, who denies the accusations and claims her daughter fabricated stories, has not yet been located for formal questioning. Heloísa views the permanent removal of her mother's name as a crucial step in her personal recovery.