My husband moved to Puerto Rico with his mistress, she is now pregnant. I live in California with our 4 year old child. He has refused to pay child support and evaded all financial responsibility for our baby. We are still legally married, currently going through a divorce. He has spend all our... View More 
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
I'm so sorry you're going through this incredibly difficult situation. What your husband has done is awful and unfair to you and your child. Unfortunately, California law does not allow for criminal charges to be filed against a spouse for adultery. California is a "no-fault"... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
Yes, alimony (also known as spousal support or maintenance) can be ordered in Puerto Rico following a divorce, just as it can in U.S. states. However, there are a few important points to consider in your situation:
1. Time since divorce: In most cases, if alimony was not originally ordered... View More
Address Loiza, PR. I am married & when traveling back to Florida, I chose to leave my husband, he new of the trip to visit my adult son & he purchased our tickets. Due to years of emotional abuse & an irreconcilable relationship. I have our 9yr old daughter with me, she is homeschooled... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2022
Under normal circumstances, the illegal deprivation of custody is considered a misdemeanor (Article 121 of the Puerto Rico Penal Code); and occurs when a parent is denied the custody of a child. However, it is considered a felony with a fixed jail term of eight (8) years when the minor is... View More
Me (Norwegian citizen, living in Norway) and my ex-wife (Puerto Rican citizen, living in USA) have signed divorce papers in Norway. We married in PR. She signed them through an e-file sent by the Norwegian government while being in USA. Is this divorce legal in PR? If not, what do we need to do to... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2022
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There is a process called protocolization that naturalizes any judicial decree that was made in another jurisdiction.
The house was bought while married. I can afford the payment but not to buy him out.
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answered on Jul 14, 2022
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When you file for divorce and have 2 minors that where conceived on the matrimony, the non custodial parent has to provide child support and shelter for the minors.
The division of property doesn't expire until it's resolve among the parties. So the request... View More
I have been separated from my wife for over 15 years, I live in PR she lives in Miami, I bought a house in PR and a car about 5 or 6 years ago, we do have 2 kids together an 19 year old and a 17 year old, if we divorce through court legally in PR does she get to keep half of everything I own and... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2022
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The inexistence of a prenuptial agreement and other specifications about the assets are really important.
The kids are considered minors on Puerto Rico jurisdiction until they are 21 years of age. So there might be a need to pay child support and establish other regimes... View More
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answered on May 9, 2022
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You will have to request a copy through the clerks civil cases office.
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answered on Jan 18, 2022
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Consulte el caso en el portal del poder judicial buscando las partes por su nombre.
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answered on Apr 16, 2021
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Although is not normal and there's no alimony in Puerto Rico, there are some extraordinary circumstances when one of the parties can request spousal support, this is temporary and there are several requirements to be able to request them. Remember that spousal support is not... View More
hire a lawyer in P.r to represent me and am I entitled to alimony?
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answered on Mar 22, 2021
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You can request temporary spousal support and some specific situations, even though is not the norm in the Puerto Rico jurisdiction to grant alimony, you can ask for ex conjugal support until you have the means to support or fend for yourself. Note that this can be possible only... View More
Ex spouse is not willing to provide a copy or information.
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answered on Mar 12, 2021
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It's as easy as finding out in what court the divorce hearing took place and request a copy of the divorce decree.
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answered on Dec 3, 2020
Saludos:
Se hace mediante una petición ante el tribunal mediante de un abogado y existen otros asuntos relacionados a atender.
Si tiene alguna otra duda, no dude en contactarnos directamente. Estamos para servirle.
I want to sell but he doesn’t and we are going through a divorce. I live in New York. Does he have any claim towards the property? It is a condominium. Thank you.
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answered on Nov 26, 2020
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If you have a prenuptual agreement and/ or aquired the property prior getting married (like you wrote) the property is privately own by yourself under Puerto Rico property law. But in the absence of a prenuptual agreement, any income might be considered share property. There are... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2020
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Did you have a prenuptial agreement when you married? Did he agreed to this when it happened? If so. is it documented? I what jurisdiction is the property situated? All of these questions can help into solving this controversy. Even so, he might try to go after this property. If... View More
My mother paid for the house so that I could pass it down from generation to generation my husband has never had a job and his name is not on the deed. He knew this when we bought the house he was in the meeting and did not object to having his name not put on the deed. Once again hes never paid a... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2020
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Did you have a prenuptial agreement when you married? Did he agreed to this when it happened? If so. is it documented? I what jurisdiction is the property situated? All of these questions can help into solving this controversy. Even so, he might try to go after this property. If... View More
Been divorced over 10 years in Puerto Rico.Granted divorce for and abandonment of marriage
answered on Feb 2, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. At the time of purchase, the house became marital society property. As of the divorced, the property became community society property also known as Post Marital society property. It remains community society property until the parties liquidate said house.... View More
My parents have joint custody, I’m on week with my mom I’m Humacao, and another with my dad in Caguas. I’ve been trying to convince my mother to ask for full custody for over two years now but she always puts it off. At this point in desperate, can I just decide not to go to my dads house? My... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. No you cannot decide but your opinión does count. The Court will take your opinión into consideration but only if your Mother requests full custody.
Or alimony. How does it work
answered on Sep 9, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA and for the telephone call. As explained be phone, if you have made deposits or payments to your pensión plan during the three years that you lived with your wife then she will have a crédit of fifty percent of what you paíd into the plan. Since you seperated... View More
My dad can go to court where I got divorced in Puerto Rico and request a divorce decree for me.
Do I have to send any written permission to request it? I live in usa
answered on Aug 6, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. In order for you to get a divorce decree, you must request it personally since these cases are prívate. You will need to contact the Court to find out exactly what is needed for you to authorized your father to receive a copy of said decree.
A friend of mine lived in Puerto Rico until 6 months ago. He moved to Puerto Rico from Florida when his wife moved to Puerto Rico with kids to stay close to kids and be involved in their lives. Even while separated he provides $1000/ month to support the kids. He's been separated from wife for... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The divorce process is held in family Court. The process includes determinación of parens patria,custody, child support and visitation rights if the parties do not reach an agreement among themselves. Our system is extremely jealous in protecting the children... View More
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