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I have a 12 year old grandson for the past 7 years and a three year old since a month of birth,father is the only one contributing financially,moms both work and don't help with anything
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answered on Feb 17, 2024
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Parents can financially support their children and provide for them and their wellbeing.
of heirs? Or is it as simple as just walking in? Can you recommend a lawyer in Isabela?
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answered on Sep 14, 2022
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It depends on whether the matter turns adversarial, if there are discrepancies or concerns the court might recommend it.
That will give me a lucrative occupation and more income. It will take a year or so. Can I keep joint custody and have him spend time there with me in the states while IIm getting my degree?Unfortunately will change the agreement on the days and time I keep him as we are proposing. Time is an... View More 
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answered on Aug 22, 2022
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You will have to notify the court of any changes and circumstances that may alter the agreements so it won't cause any conflict that may affect or reverse any progress on the custody agreements achieved in court.
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.
My husband’s original child support order only mentioned he is to pay the basic support amount and that he was to cover 50% of gastos escolares. His most recent modified order includes the basic support plus a supplementary monthly education expense (believes it’s for tutoring) and he is to... View More
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answered on Jul 19, 2022
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A simple answer to all of your questions would be yes. The non custodial parent has to pay basic child support as well as the expenses associated with the child's education, medical insurance, clothing, extracurricular activities and any other expenses that are involve on... View More
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 Jun 3, 2022
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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... 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.
Various times throughout the past 2 years I have tried to contact ASUME by phone and email to no avail. My child and his mother have moved to the same state I reside in and have now lived here for about 4-5 years, however the child support case is still with ASUME in PR where they were living... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2022
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The case belongs to the jurisdiction of Puerto Rico.
Since the case was filed there, the agency has the prerogative to keep jurisdiction and supervise it till its very end.
Legal age in the jurisdiction of Puerto Rico is reached when the dependent turns 21 years... View More
Also, is there a way to verify if he is working? I have no contact with him and it's the mother who says he is studying. I recently removed my daughter from child support & nobody ever told me about her grades or if she worked or not. I am paying with no info, I asked to review the support... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2022
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Yes you can get a copy thought the ASUME website, or request it so you can get it over mail.
Yes, you can request it by using one of the discovery methods in your case.
Th child support payment is established when evaluating several factors, needs of the... View More
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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.
My balance is outrageous and based off incorrect information. I never got to see the child. Just looking for information on how to go about this situation.
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answered on Jan 12, 2022
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If your child support payment is based on false information you can always file for review and provide the proper information so the agency can correct the calculations.
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answered on Dec 2, 2021
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Puerto Rico Weapons Law 2020, Puerto Rico Act Law No. 168-2019 from December 11, 2019
I was handcuffed and taken to an area that I was nowhere near and there he picked up a gun from the ground and said it was mine.
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answered on Aug 31, 2021
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To bring more clarity to the peculiarities of the incident, there are a lot of factors around the criminal procedure, like interviews, discovery and investigation to be able to find out the facts of your case. And what really happened.
My mother wants to transfer her home property into her 4 children, whats a reasonable attorney fee to do this?
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answered on Jul 21, 2021
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No attorney can answer these question as it is. The charges may vary depending on the services and task to be done based on the specifics of the property, liens or levies, the land where it sits, the children and other specifics with the current status of the property related to... View More
My mother is 78 years old and cannot care for herself. I pay for all the bills and expenses. My question is, is there any financial assistance available, through guardianship that I can apply for and how do I get this financial asistance in order to be able to pay the bills and all other expenses?... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2021
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Your mother can request government assistance to get food, try to qualify for medical assistance through medicaid and other services for the elderly through the local ombudsman offices as well as other government agencies that help the elderly.
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answered on Jul 21, 2021
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You will have to file a modification of visitation rights and regime.
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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
Does she need to have her own room? I have a pull out bed for her in my room.
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answered on Apr 13, 2021
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As her legal guardian the state can try to make sure that the minor has her own space and that she-he is provided with everything required for her/his well being taking in consideration the economic means and capability of the legal guardian to be able to take care of the minor.
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