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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Estate Planning, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: How does PR verify or confirm if there are additional heirs entitled to inheritance? is the heir process a civil process

I was raised by my grandparents and potentially found out through ancestry.com that my grandma may have had children from a previous marriage. If she did, they were not born or raised in PR, but neither was I. Do I need to disclose potential/alleged children if I don't have legal confirmation... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Feb 24, 2024

In Puerto Rico, the process of verifying heirs and confirming entitlement to inheritance typically involves a civil procedure overseen by the courts. If you suspect that there may be additional heirs entitled to inheritance, it's important to disclose any information or evidence you have, even... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: Is the law different in Puerto Rico on leaving a 16 yr child home alone after school while I’m at work

He is a mature teenager

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

The laws regarding leaving a 16-year-old child home alone after school can vary by jurisdiction, and Puerto Rico may have its own specific regulations or guidelines. It's important to check with local authorities or consult an attorney in Puerto Rico who is knowledgeable about family and child... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Construction Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: ¿Es obligatorio cubrir la 1/2 de los gastos de reconstruccion de una pared medianera?

Una de las partes implicadas construyó la pared medianera hace varios años. La otra parte que no aportó a la construcción alega el muro esta cediendo. El muro no ha sido examinado por un perito en construcción y aparenta estar en buen estado. La parte peticionaria solicita al Tribunal la parte... View More

Rafael  Pagan-Colon
Rafael Pagan-Colon
answered on Oct 6, 2022

La respuesta a su pregunta depende en dónde se construyó la pared medianera. Si se halla en el terreno de una de las partes, ese dueño es quien debe asumir el costo. Si se halla en el medio exacto entre ambas propiedades (o sea, que la pared medianera toca ambas propiedades, ambos dueños... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Puerto Rico on
Q: Can I sue Mayor of the city I live in with a Civil case for Fraudulently lying to me a retired missionary RN moved to PR

Post Maria in Puerto Rico involved major debris clean up. My brother happened to be standing by the wall the date the contracted crew did the damage to my wall when removing neighborhood debris. He was instructed to fill out local police which he did dated 12/2017. Then in 04/2018 when my... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 31, 2022

This looks like it involves hurricane-related damage that took place in Puerto Rico. The attorneys who practice there could advise better on this. You could repost under "Puerto Rico." You'll see a link, "Show More States." When you click that, you'll see... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: Cobro obligado en el marbete por $5 "donacion" Roberto clemente es extorcion.. como puedo demandar?

Renovation marbete

Jose M. Rivera Santos
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answered on Jun 3, 2022

Saludos:

El Código Penal de Puerto Rico define el delito de extorsión como "Toda persona que, mediante violencia o intimidación, o bajo pretexto de tener derecho como funcionario o empleado público, obligue a otra persona a entregar bienes o a realizar, tolerar u omitir actos, los...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: With being far a way from my grandmother am I able to call the police to have people removed from her home

They are causing a lot of problems and neighbors are saying abuse is even happening in the house . Abuse to the elderly

Nelson Jose Francisco Alvarez-Aponte
Nelson Jose Francisco Alvarez-Aponte
answered on May 13, 2020

Hello and thank you for using Justia.

You have been notified by a third party that your Grandmother is being subjected to Elderly Abuse. You must immediately call the Puerto Rico Abuse Hotline at (787) 725-9788 or (787) 721-8225 and report the abuse. In addition you can contact the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Civil Rights for Puerto Rico on
Q: My father was married to my mother at the time of her death. She had three prior children before married my dad from

Previous marriage. Together the only had one child which is me. My father is try to sell the house in Puerto Rico my mother didn’t not leave a will. Can her other kids receive money from the sell or no

Jose M. Rivera Santos
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answered on Mar 17, 2020

Greetings:

In a simple explanation. When your mother passed away half of the estate passes to you father and the other half is divided between you and your relatives. In a more technical one, the estate gets divided in half first as we first explained and then it will get evaluated an...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Civil Rights for Puerto Rico on
Q: Hi if child is of age and no longer in mother home in puerto rico mother refuse to give birth certificate and social

Can mother get introuble by law for holding them and not giving them up

Jose M. Rivera Santos
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answered on Mar 5, 2020

Greetings:

As a parent you can request documents and credentials of your dependents. If they're of legal age they can request the documents themselves. If the mother prevents you from exercising your parental rights, you can file in court to validate those rights and have visitation...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: 20 yr old female living in Florida. I want to get married. But my father doesn’t approve. Can he force me go back to PR?

Thanks

Nelson Jose Francisco Alvarez-Aponte
Nelson Jose Francisco Alvarez-Aponte
answered on Sep 3, 2019

Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. In the state of Florida the legal age of majority is 18. Since you are a resident of over said age you are legally emancipated and thus are an adult byou can legally marry your boyfriend without your father's consent. You are of legal age.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Puerto Rico on
Q: Are there any resources in PR for dealing with Parental Alienation issues?

http://www.duhaime.org/LegalDictionary/P/ParentalAlienation.aspx

Naomi Jusino
Naomi Jusino
answered on Nov 9, 2017

Yes.

Under a case of custody or visitations you can allege Parental Alienation.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights and Education Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: Do you know of any case about Homeschooling recently?

I would like to know if there is any recent case about a violation to the right of the parents to homeschool their children.

Naomi Jusino
Naomi Jusino
answered on Oct 31, 2016

No, in Puerto Rico there is no recent case.

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