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My husbands son is 23 . All of his friends graduated with a bachelors degree a year ago. His son is taking over 5 yrs for college because he has only been a part time student(he started college at 18yrs old) . He should be a full time student since he does not and has not ever had a job or any... View More 
answered on Oct 26, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The case law on the matter of continúed child support after the age of majority (21) when said child is continuing his studies is found in Key Nieves vs Oyola Nieves 116 DPR 261. In said case the ruling contains the requisits needed to continue said child... View More
My ex from PR send child support money for my kids to my mother, who has legal custody. My son lives in New Jersey is expected to live with me and my daughter lives with me
answered on Oct 20, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The child support payments are for the children thus said payments should be sent to the person whom has the physical custody of the children in other words where the children actually live. For this to happen, you will need to file a petition in the Court to... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The child support Will continue until she turnos age 21 and you request from the Court or ASUME the elimination of the child support order.
Child was selling drugs, etc. He was caught and prosecuted for different offenses. If in jail, how does this work with child support?
answered on Sep 29, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The child is still a minor and has a legal right to receive child support Even if he is in jail. The differences now is that said child support payments will be maid to the party whom has his custody thus the Juveniles Corrections Department in the child's... View More
-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
answered on Sep 24, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. In Puerto Rico there is no alimony, Just child support until the age of 21. Once the child tienes 21 the child support order will be eliminated if the non-custodial parent request elimination. After the age of 21until the age of 25, a child can request from... View More
Puerto Rico, but the father was the one to submit the peticion requesting child support?
answered on Sep 12, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The jurisdiction belongs to the Court that issued the child support order or has a pending case where the child is a resident. If an order to pay child support has been issued then that issuing Court will have continual and exclusive jurisdiction on said matter... View More
She was given on appointment but didn't present,I try by sending pictures and permission sign by me for my son to enroll, but they said not enough evidence..
answered on Sep 5, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. You will need to file a copy of your son's induction papers. These are the documents that are given to your son when he signs up for the military services and is deployed at boot camp.
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
answered on Jul 20, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. That amount requested by your wife for child support sounds very extravagant. The child support laws are very clear cita. It tales both parties monthly income and then refers to a chart that sets a number for child support based on the percentage that each... 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
answered on Jul 4, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. No you cannot. Child support payments and visitation rights are two totally seperate issues and are not based one on the other.
years and in PR she is still a minor until 21.....can the child support case be tranfered from Philly to PR ?
answered on Jul 2, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. You will need to open a new case in Puerto Rico.
I live in Florida a received a summons for non payment of child support. I flew to Puerto Rico to attend court and they would not allow me to speak because I did not have a lawyer. I was immediately arrested, thrown in jail, and told I would stay there until all the child support had been paid.... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Judges in Puerto Rico do not allow a party to speak in court hearing since you have a constitutional right to not incriminate yourself. Anything you say will be used against you. The law states that failing to comply with a child support court order is contempt... View More
She has two other kids from different fathers that are not even enrolled in ASUME and do not give her any money.
answered on Jun 13, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The only thing you can do and should do is hire an Attorney to defend your rights. The child support process is a very technical forum to handle on your own and can leave you in the dark. An Attorney will assure that a fair child support is set so that you can... View More
Child had live in Ohio for the past 11 years and attends college, does it affects the process? Minor is 20 years old, with how much time of anticipation can the support termination request be submitted?
answered on May 30, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The age is twenty-one. To file you must wait until the child turns twenty-one and then file on said date. However, you may want to contact an Attorney with this case since the child is not a minor in Ohio and is a legal resident of that state. This may have a... View More
Why does the SS administration not pay until she is 21 if the Puerto Rico law states that anyone under 21 is still considered a minor and that child support has to be paid until the age of 21 years old? I'm confused and feel it is not fair. Thanx.
answered on May 22, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The Social Security program is a federal program and uses the age of 18 as the age of majority. In 48 States the age of majority is reached at age 18. This age of 18 is considered the age of majority due to the fact that this is the age that one can vote.... View More
Do they take into consideration my monthly cost of living? It’s way more expensive here then in PR. How would this get calculated? Thanks in advance.
answered on May 16, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Yes your living expenses are taken into consideration although the only credits you will receive are for additional dependant children, taxes and any other benefits for the children in this case.
Child support is calculated by combining the income of... View More
I will be retiring soon at the age of 62 and my daughter is 17 and will be attending college soon. I will only be getting $700 a month and I pay $150 a month for child support.
Do I have to pay child support thru ASUME while she is in college?
answered on May 16, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Social security benefits for a dependant are only available up to the age of 18. After said age your daughter will not receive any benefit from your Social Security. You may want to check out the student grants and/or loans that are available for the student.
answered on May 10, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The Judge will give her child support retroactive from the day that she files the request. If she files today then the child support will be retroactive as of today. The law also allows her to use an Attorney at your cost. The best scenario is for you to talk... View More
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