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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 
answered on Jun 19, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The divorce process is held in family Court. The process includes determinación of parens patria,custody, child support and visitation rights if the parties do not reach an agreement among themselves. Our system is extremely jealous in protecting the children... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2019
In general, the 2017 TCJA changes the tax laws related to divorce in some key respects. The tax aspects of a property settlement did not change where property changes hands at the time the divorce is finalized. But be careful of receiving property with a built in tax gain where the value exceeds... View More
answered on May 23, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Your wife can refuse a mutual consent divorce but there are other causes for divorce such as irreconcilable differences. This cause is a way to get a divorce when one party does not want a mutual consent divorce. There is no denying this type of divorce. It is... View More
What evidence do I need to get custody from the unsafe environment my kids are in, I cant prove anything because I am stuck in the US in the army and my husband is violent. I am scared the kids will be harmed mentally, and I don't want to go to a custody battle with nothing to show for. He is... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Your best move is to speak with your superiores to established you being assigned and deployed at one military base for a set time span that you can take your children with you. The custody in normally always given to the mother. It would be a good to have... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. This año depends on what grounds you have filed the divorce under. A mutual consentimiento case is usually one week but a infidelity case can be more than a year. The average usually is 90 days to 6 months.
Once you file the Court automáticamente... View More
husband lives in Florida, properties in NJ and FLA, PR, married over 21 yrs. husband filing irreconcilable wants USA properties. my rights?. I live in PR. I have no significant income to pay lawyer. left me because I am in PR caring for parents with dementia, cannot leave them. lives with other... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Happy holidays and thank you for using JUSTIA. Local law under this filing does not divide marital property thus a seperate claim has to be filed. You should consult an attorney and file divorce for infidelity. You have full rights to 50% of all marital goods. You also have the right to request... View More
In order to get a Death of a US citizen Abroad certificate from a US Consulate in Mexico, I need to establish my father was divorced. The consulate is asking for a divorce certificate.
answered on Sep 15, 2018
Good morning and thank you for using JUSTIA. There are two ways for you to achieve your quest. The first way is to request the divorce decree from the court and the second way is to request the certificate from the Registry of demografic records (Registro Demografico). Your best bet is to do an... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2018
Good evening and thank you for using JUSTIA. In order to have a marriage there are three marital vows that must exist as per law, these are mutual support, mutual care and living under the same roof as a married couple. Any breach of these vows creates the a stage for filing a divorce. There are... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2017
No. It's where you live at the time of the divorce that counts, not where you were married.
She was married in pr and had her kids in pr.
answered on Jun 12, 2017
Yes. You have to file a divorce and custody case in Puerto Rico. You will need to request the transfer of residency of the minors to the USA. The court will evaluate the request so you can travel to the US with the kids.
answered on Apr 18, 2017
Under Puerto Rico laws, if you get married without a prenuptial agreement everything obtained during the marriage (assets or debts) belongs to both spouses, except all you acquired by inheritance.
My husband and I have been separated for 10 months. We have a 8 month old daughter. He has been violent, aggressive towards me in various occasions. I left to Puerto Rico, because I didn't feel safe anymore after the threats of him wanting to kill me. I have been staying with my family for... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2017
Hi,
In Puerto Rico you can initiate a Divorce process under the following:
1) If you got married in Puerto Rico
2) If you didn't got married in Puerto Rico but has resided here for more than one year, or
3) If the reason of the divorce started in Puerto Rico,... View More
I have had my 2 year old under my care since she was born. I have been on and off with my husband the father of my daughter for the past two years. We actually only lived together under my parents household in FL for 5 months since our daughter was born and then we have been separated. I finally... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2017
November was about three months ago. Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, which is the law in Florida, the courts of this state have jurisdiction to award custody, because the child has not been in Puerto Rico for at least six months. Puerto Rico has not adopted the... View More
We have both just acquired our residency in Puerto Rico (one year).
answered on Oct 17, 2016
You may file your divorce petition at the clerk's office of your local courthouse (your jurisdiction depends on where you live).
How do I proceed?
answered on Oct 17, 2016
Yes you can get divorced in Puerto Rico. The important part is how long have you been residing in Puerto Rico. If you have been living in Puerto Rico a minimum of a year, you can get divorced in Puerto Rico.
You will need the marriage certificate, birth certificate of all the children in... View More
I was forced by my commander and pressured by family. My ex was physically and mentally abusing towards me. I thought I had to sign it. Now she wants my retirement and alimony. This has been going on since 2012 and if been paying 80% of my pay to her. I just want to be divorced without living in... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2016
If the agreement was signed under duress, It could be set aside by a court for lack of consent. In P.R., support for an ex spouse is base on necessity. Your ex will have to prove the need for the support.
What happen if she does not find a new lawyer. What happens in a divorce case in which I the only one with a lawyer.
answered on Aug 4, 2015
Sounds like you have a lawyer. You should ask your lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific... View More
HIS GIRLFRIEND STOOD N AND PRETENDED TO BE ME. THE JUDGE AWARDED THE DIVORCE WITHOUT ME NOWING. I WANT THIS OVERTURNED HOW DO I DO IT
answered on Jan 20, 2015
You would need to find an attorney willing to ask the court to set aside the judgment under fraud to the Court.
We had a child together, that we lost to the state. Since then I've been going to therapy do to this. I would like to know if I can get him for pain and suffering.
answered on Jan 20, 2015
Under the circumstances you present, probably not. Plus in Puerto Rico there is a law that prevents spouses from suing each other for matter not related to divorce
answered on Jan 20, 2015
Anyone can get a divorce if they know what they need to file. However, there are many attorney s in Puerto Rico who I am certain would be willing to draft the paperwork needed for a minimal fee. On a side note, you need to be separate for 2 years in Puerto Rico in order to file a divorce alleging... View More
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