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.
I have ordered directly and through their recommended site. It’s been over 90 days
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answered on Feb 23, 2021
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The registry is working strictly on appointments and orders. Due to a large demand the request of birth certificates has piled up overwhelmingly during the pandemic situation we currently have.
I understand that you might have and urgent matter to attend, and while there... View More
Since my grandmother died, his accounts have been frozen and his disability checks have stopped coming. He cannot take care of himself and since he has no money his health care coverage has lapsed. Now he cannot get the mental health medication that he needs. My parents, both in their 70's are... View More
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answered on Feb 18, 2021
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First, You will have to write a letter with the case number to the agency (veterans or Social security) to make initial contact about the situation. To have that feedback, they will give you more clear options. The remedy will depend on the government agency. You may also have to... View More
I got provisional custody of my cousin that is 18 years old as of now. His father is dead and her mother is in the USA , he has a sister but its also in the USA.Also his mother was in a legal battle with his father for years ( she left the kid with his father when he was around 4 years old or 6... View More
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answered on Feb 12, 2021
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You may have to address these issues directly to the court. Right now you have physical custody. Since it was temporary. You can request for other guardians to take custody and responsibility.
My grandfather passed away about 25 years ago and the property was never transferred to my mother or her siblings, it remains in his name. If 2 of the 5 remaining children will not voluntarily sign over the property, can I dispute? The house is derelict and unoccupied.
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answered on Feb 6, 2021
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Yes, a grandchild can claim for his her rightful inheritance.
My Dad has a past due amount that he owns to us, we are older, we don't want that money and we would like to know if we can file a letter or something refusing all the right to any past due amount ... Thank You!
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answered on Feb 6, 2021
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Yes you can. You can contact the agency that has jurisdiction over the case and write a letter and they will follow up on it.
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answered on Feb 6, 2021
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The truth is that you do not have to answer for the child support obligations that your late father had.
As a sibling, if he or she can file for siblig or parental support if he or she has one of the requirements that allow this to happen.
My son stopped going to school when he was 13 yrs old. When He was 16-19 yrs of age, he was living with me, but child support continued going.
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answered on Jan 26, 2021
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You can notify the court or the agency that has jurisdiction over the child support case so they can ankowlege that you were providing and caring for your son with the proper evidence. Your son has to come forward and certify that this indeed happened. You may have to request an... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2020
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It is not a requirement that you're married to your third custodial party. The custodian will have to comply with the agencya requirements and give his/her information.
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answered on Dec 3, 2020
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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
He passed away last year and I cant travel due to being positive for covid. Is it true I was only suppose to have a year to claim the property?
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answered on Nov 26, 2020
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You will have to evalaute whether if there's a need to bring to the court any other interested parties and hire legal representation. Now with this pandemic, there are ways to have a videoconference if the court is convinced that there's no need for you to be in person... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2020
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You and the parties involved have to be present in front of the notary when the document gets notarized. The parties involved have to sign on one joined act.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us directly and we will be glad to be at your service.
she doesn't want to give him to me she says i have no right but i am his mom and it was an agreement that he would come back with me
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answered on Nov 12, 2020
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You have the right to and will have to file through legal representation in a court of law of law so you have your child back with you and for the court to evaluate if the agreement of temporary custody has been met and and that you are in the best position and ability to... View More
Hi, does a father have any legal rights to his children even if his name is on the Birth Cert. but never married or lived with the child?
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answered on Nov 12, 2020
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The answer is yes. You have all legal rights and obligations towards your children, even when you're not legally married or have never married the mother of your children. You will have to hire legal representation and file in a court of law to establish an official and... View More
They see reason to remove kids from mom. If I am awarded physical custody do I have to relocate to Puerto Rico or can I bring kids to US. We are now in court fighting for custody.
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answered on Nov 12, 2020
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If you're fighting for legal custody this means you have a legal representative. It is not our place to intervene in your attorney/client relationship or give you any legal counsel that may give the appearance of improper intervention due to ethical rules.
if... View More
We are not married. His name is not on the birth certificate. I have proof he denied the baby, refused involvement, left &moved states during the pregnancy. I have proof that he refuses to tell me where he is. I offered him a DNA test which he also refuses. He has not offered any financial... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2020
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You'll have to file a parental filiation or parentage case and all the case related to it. These type of case are very technical, so we advice you to hire legal representation.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us. We will be glad to be at your service.
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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
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