In Puerto Rico, a minor reaches legal age when he or she reaches 21 years old. Nevertheless, Rule of Law states that a dependant child may be entitled to receive child support through 25, if said child is studying undergraduate or even graduate studies.

That being said, cessation of payment... Read more »

Under normal circumstances, the illegal deprivation of custody is considered a misdemeanor (Article 121 of the Puerto Rico Penal Code); and occurs when a parent is denied the custody of a child. However, it is considered a felony with a fixed jail term of eight (8) years when the minor is... Read more »

Jose M. Rivera Santos
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.

I'm not clear on what "FT" means. Nevertheless, once your child becomes of legal age at 21, he or she must assume responsibility for requiring what is no longer "child support", but rather support between relatives ("alimentos entre parientes"). Puerto Rico... Read more »

Jose M. Rivera Santos
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.

The Puerto Rico Civil Code establishes a presumption that children begotten within a marriage are the offspring of both spouses. A simple paternity test can determine whether of not your husband is the biological father.

Ending your spouse's paternity rights, however, is another... Read more »

Good afternoon. As a general rule, Puerto Rico courts procure that guardians of orphaned minors reside within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; unless no other alternative guardians are available to care for the minor. A custody case requires that close kin be present at the... Read more »

Jose M. Rivera Santos
answered on Jul 21, 2021

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You will have to file a modification of visitation rights and regime.

Jose M. Rivera Santos
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.

Jose M. Rivera Santos
answered on Feb 12, 2021

Greetings:

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.

Jose M. Rivera Santos
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.

Jose M. Rivera Santos
answered on Nov 12, 2020

Greetings:

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.

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Jose M. Rivera Santos
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.

Hello and thank you for using Justia. There is no specified age in law. The general standard is that at age 10 the Child has an opinión but the Court is not obligated. The key factor is the best resource for the child regardless of the age.

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Hello and thank you for using Justia. Yes the Grandparents can petitión for custody of the children if thier wellbeing is at risk. This is done by filing a petition in Family Court, notifying the Family Department, notifying the Child Protection Agency or directly with the Court.

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Hello and thank you for using Justia. You can have your Father petitión for your custody. At the Hearing of the Petitión you will be able to testify and you opinión will be heard. This will in most instances allow a Court to rule in your Father's favor and allow you to stay un Puerto Rico.... Read more »

Jose M. Rivera Santos
answered on Jul 21, 2020

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It may depend on many factors, but you can certainly retain the services of an attorney and file for legal custody and all the cases related to the matter.

The court will evaluate and order a social study, as well as an evaluation to oversee if such changes will result on... Read more »

Hello and thank you for using Justia. You will need the Father's consent to travel with the child to New York. If the Father does not give consent then you will need to request Court Authority for travel and transfer of the Child to New York.

Your case presents a special complication.... Read more »

That is a question of Puerto Rican law, not Florida Law.

Hello and thank you for using Justia. You will need a certified copy of the Court Order and attached a Apostille Stamp from the State Department un Puerto Rico. With the document, you Will appear in the Las Vegas Court House and request a Court Marshalls assistance to get your daughters.