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-Currently going to University of Puerto Rico but don't want to go
- I am forced to do so because if I'm not "studying" I won't be eligible to the alimony I receive currently
-What constitutes as " education" aside from going to college
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answered on Sep 26, 2019
Greetings. The responsibility of feeding the sons and daughters does not end automatically when they are 21 years old. If he or she began studies as minors, they have the right to request child support to finish their studies. However, this is not an absolute right. The amount of the child support... View More 
Puerto Rico, but the father was the one to submit the peticion requesting child support?
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answered on Sep 15, 2019
Philadelphia the place where he filed will have jurisdiction and they will request the assistance of any jurisdiction you relocate to.
She was born in PR but has been living with her mother and brother in PA for the past six years. She was helped by her grandparents (mother's parents) without our knowledge or consent. What are our options if any? We do not agree with her moving to PR.
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answered on Aug 28, 2019
This is quite a complex situation. Depending on the state where she resides, when she turns 18, as an adult, she can make her own decisions and be held responsible for her own actions. But as soon as she resides in Puerto Rico, if there hasn't been and emancipation procedure or if she... View More
A couple was married 2 years, and have 2 children. After multiple attempts at reconciliation due to her cheating, they separated. She took kids and moved to Puerto Rico from Florida without father's permission. Father moved for a 2 yr period to Puerto Rico to be close to kids. But now he... View More
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answered on Jul 29, 2019
There are child support guidelines that establish this monthly payment. The amount she's requesting sounds a bit exorbitant or exaggerated. In the end it all goes down two the monthly income of both parents and the guidelines to determine the amount to e paid and the responsibility of both... View More
A couple were married a little over 2 years while living in Florida... in those 2 years, wife cheated 3 times, and they attempted reconciliation. After the 3rd time, they separated, and she took kids and moved to Puerto Rico. They've been separated 4 yrs, and he wishes to divorce legally to... View More
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answered on Jul 29, 2019
There is no alimony under Puerto Rico law. But she could ask for parental support. You have to evaluate some legal requirements to know if she's entitled to it. Some specifics of the marriage have to be evaluated in order to determine this: the existence of a prenuptial agreement; the... View More
I pay Child Support for 2 kids through ASUME in PR, but I'm located in TX. My kids have been living in CT for the last 5 years. My daughter is about to be eighteen, and came to live with me after her High School Graduation, but my son stayed with the Custodial Parent. How can I proceed to... View More
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answered on Jul 8, 2019
You and the family lawyer that you hire will have to file the correspondent ASUME claims and allegations in your original case in Puerto Rico.
Obligated to continue paying if we ended up moving to Puerto Rico? Because the age limit is entirely different from there.
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answered on Jul 8, 2019
If you were to close the child support case in the State that you're actually have your legal residence and move to Puerto Rico while your child is legally underage (under 21 years of age) in the jurisdiction of Puerto Rico, given other requirements, you should be able to hire legal... View More
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answered on Jul 4, 2019
Usually one thing doesn’t have to cause any affect on the other. So a simple answer should be, no, it doesn’t prevent you from exercising your parental and visitation rights. The child support debt and the visitation rights are two separate issues.
If there’s a judgement that states... View More
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
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answered on Jul 8, 2019
Yes, the divorce process will be filed and handled in Family Court in Puerto Rico. The family court will also oversee every process that has to do with the parental rights and visitation rights as well as the child custody and the child support matters. It is public policy of the upmost importance... View More
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