Divorce in Massachusetts or Brazil? Request for advice.

Hello,

I am in the unenviable situation of having to divorce. I am trying to decide whether to do the legal divorce in the US (MA) or in Brazil, where I reside at the moment (but I also have a legal residence in the US).

I am seeking to know whether there are any predictable advantages or disadvantages in going through the divorce process in Brazil. There is a 7 year old child involved. The father is American and wanting to return to the US now, while I remain in Brazil, at least for the time being.

Does anyone know what a typical settlement looks like in the two places, in terms of finances and child custody? Can anyone give me any useful information?

Thanks very much.

Mary Anne