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answered on Apr 18, 2017
Under Puerto Rico laws, if you get married without a prenuptial agreement everything obtained during the marriage (assets or debts) belongs to both spouses, except all you acquired by inheritance.
what they can pull you over for to determine your level of sobriety?
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answered on Apr 18, 2017
Yes they can if they have reasonable doubt about your sobriety, for example driving on zigzag, if you assume conduct that violates transit or transportation laws, etc.
If we divorce, do I have to give half of my money?
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answered on Apr 18, 2017
Under the laws of Puerto Rico, the answer is yes. If you married your husband without a prenuptial agreement, all of what you have (assets and debts) will be divided by half during a divorce. Otherwise, if you signed a prenuptial agreement, the division will be different.
I'm unemployed to have nothing going for me here to give my son. I would like to leave to the United States to give my son a better life, education, ECT. I really need help on finding out what I should do so I can leave or if I could leave..
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answered on Apr 18, 2017
Hi,
Even if the father doesn't gives you the permission to leave Puerto Rico, you can file a case of Custody and transfer of the minor to the US. This will take a while if the father doesn't consent quickly, but the Court will initiate an evaluation of the new residence of the... View More
The house is in Puerto rico
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answered on Apr 18, 2017
Hi,
Under Puerto Rico laws, the right heirs of your father are his daughters or sons and the widow. If he made a Will, the document will state who are the heirs.
My husband and I have been separated for 10 months. We have a 8 month old daughter. He has been violent, aggressive towards me in various occasions. I left to Puerto Rico, because I didn't feel safe anymore after the threats of him wanting to kill me. I have been staying with my family for... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2017
Hi,
In Puerto Rico you can initiate a Divorce process under the following:
1) If you got married in Puerto Rico
2) If you didn't got married in Puerto Rico but has resided here for more than one year, or
3) If the reason of the divorce started in Puerto Rico,... View More
I'm looking for a Legalzoom type of self-help option.
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answered on Apr 18, 2017
Hi,
The cost of a will in Puerto Rico will depend on the Notary Public that you contract.
There are some options for indigent people such as: Corporacion de Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico an Pro Bono de Puerto Rico.
If your mother doesn't qualify for any of these... View More
Must the lawyer have copies of checking/saving account info, etc. to complete this process? Can you give an approximate cost to complete the process? I have been told a wide variety of costs and am quite confused about this whole process.
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answered on Apr 18, 2017
Hi,
If your mother passed without a will, and if she left estate in Puerto Rico, you will need to initiate a process of Declaration of Heirs. For this process you will need to file a Petition in the court with jurisdiction, present evidence of the Death Certificate, if she was married a... View More
We signed an agreement when she decided to move from PR over to Florida at her lawyers office. The agreement established the pension I send her, it established my approval to move to Florida and my rights to have my daughter 1 month over summer vacation. She came during Christmas break as a... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2017
For all you state, you have the right to enforce all you have settled with you daughter's mother.
You have right of visitation and spend time with her as the agreement signed. If she doesn't comply, you can require her through Court in Puerto Rico and a judge may order her to... View More
I am currently in shared custody with my two parents but I would prefer to live with my mom and at least allow my dad some visitation rights. Is there a procedure for this? If so then what should I do?
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answered on Mar 18, 2017
Yes, as a last remedy and, in some cases, after social workers interview the child, there is a possibility that the minor can be interviewed by the judge. There has to by a reasonable cause or sustanciable controversy for that petition to be accepted by the judge. A child testifying in court about... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2017
Under laws of Puerto Rico, you have one year to file a claim after you receive the injury and know who injured you.
to. Do I have any recourse?
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answered on Jan 11, 2017
You may be qualified to file a discrimination claim under ADA.
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answered on Jan 11, 2017
Before what action?
If you are experiencing sexual harassment, either in your work area or any place, you can file your sexual harassment claim and state the damage or harassment with evidence. If you have a witness, and documents that establish your complaint, will be mush better for your case.
with it that weren't disclosed at the time of sale - what are my rights?
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answered on Jan 11, 2017
The seller (dealer) is obliged to give a guarantee.
Rule 26 of the Consumer Administration in Puerto Rico (DACO) prohibits any dealer from selling a used motor vehicle without providing a guarantee to the buyer. The warranty must cover both parts and labor based on the mileage of the... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2017
Once you receive copy of the complaint via summons, you will have 30 days to answer it and accept or deny it. You will have to file the answer in the Court that has jurisdiction to work with the case and send a copy of it via postal mail to the other parties in the case.
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answered on Jan 11, 2017
If the agreement establishes an extension to the territory, yes.
It will depends on the agreement.
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answered on Jan 11, 2017
It will all depend on the Judgment, and if the offense was for a felony or misdemeanor.
Usually a juvenile offense doesn't affect your record.
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answered on Jan 11, 2017
No, you can work the modification directly with the financial institution.
But we strongly recommend that before you sign the papers, consult with a lawyer to make sure you are in the right path.
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answered on Jan 11, 2017
You will have to file your complaint in the Court where the contractor lives (for that you will need his address), if you don't know you can file in any Court.
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answered on Jan 8, 2017
You have to file the claim and notify your summons to the last address known of that person. If you don't know the address you will have to publish the summons via edict.
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