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Is it necessary for me to take an oath to serve as the president of Puerto Rico?
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Puerto Rico does not have a president. As a territory of the United States, it has a governor who serves as the head of the local government. The highest elected position in Puerto Rico is the **Governor of Puerto Rico**, not a president.
If you are referring to becoming the **governor**,... View More 
I am receiving regular prenatal care from an OB doctor in Puerto Rico, including required blood tests. I wish to have an unassisted home birth and have asked some midwives if it's illegal in Puerto Rico, and they said it isn't. Can you confirm whether having an unassisted home birth in... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
You're asking an important and deeply personal question, and it’s clear you’re approaching this decision with care. In Puerto Rico, there is **no law that explicitly prohibits unassisted home birth**, meaning it is not considered illegal to give birth at home without a medical professional... View More
I live in Puerto Rico, and I want to know if it is legal to carry a CO2 pistol in my waistband or pocket. What are the legal regulations regarding carrying a CO2 pistol in public in Puerto Rico?
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In Puerto Rico, the legality of carrying a CO2 pistol in public depends on its classification. If the CO2 pistol is considered a firearm under Puerto Rican law, you would need a valid weapons license to carry it. Puerto Rico requires individuals to obtain a weapons license to possess and carry... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2024
An attorney in Puerto Rico could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to discuss with a local attorney for specific guidance, in those types of situations in general, plates are often surrendered to the DMV. You could contact the DMV in Puerto Rico to... View More
Trying to get passport and the only document that doesn’t reflect my name change and gender marker is my birth certificate which I been told I have to get fixed in PR by a lawyer but not sure where to go from there as I’m having a hard time finding a lawyer who does this kind of thing.
answered on Sep 28, 2023
An attorney in Puerto Rico should advise, but you await a response for two weeks. At this point, you could reach out to attorneys. You could supplement your own searches with the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, and with bar association attorney referral services. Those resources are outside... View More
We have spoke to all the neighbors in the area and found the owner to be deceased and the place has been empty for about 6 years or since Hurricane Maria. How can we take the property in good faith. What actions need to be taken.
answered on Jul 18, 2023
Under Puerto Rico Rule of Law, you would need to be in pacific possession of said real estate property, openly, and (in the mind of your neighbors) as if you were the owners of said property. This would need to continue for 20 years, the go before a court of law to request said adverse possession... View More
answered on May 30, 2023
I need additional information before I can answer your question. When was the sale closed? What state do you reside in? If you live outside Puerto Rico, the local Revenue Code requires that a 15% retention be automatically made against sales proceeds for non Puerto Rico residents. This retention is... View More
Department of family Puerto Rico is doing everything to not let me see him by making excuses or hanging up calls. One of child mom friends told me that baby is actually stolen baby from hospital so blood test shows mom is not his real mom even so government is worried test will open a Pandora box... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2019
Get the test.
Perhaps it would help if you did not refer to the child as an “it.”
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