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I was wondering typically how long does it take to establish the child visitation rights for the father of the child in question? The process for the local visitation has started this month, January. I was also wondering if the process of establishing set visitation days dictated by court order for... View More 
answered on Jan 10, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The process all depends on the complexity of the parties to the case. If both parties are in agreement then the time span is usually one month. However if the parties are not in agreement then the case can take time. Usually the court dates are every two to... View More
its a family to family sale. i just want to know which documents i should ask for before the transaction. or can i just hire a lawyer to complete the paper work.
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Happy holidays and thank you for using JUSTIA. You will need to hire an attorney/notary public to complete the sale any how since all sales of real estate property have to be done in public deed and only an attorney/notary public can create a public deed. The attorney will request or search for all... View More
I have 2 children, one is 21 attending college in PR and a 17 year that lives with me. When I got divorced the judge impose certain amount for child support for my older son and i dont received anything from her for my youngest son because she was not working when we got divorce and they imposed... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Happy holidays and thank you for using JUSTIA. You will need to file a petition to eliminate child support for the eldest since he is the one whom needs to claim for support from both parents. The mother has no right to claim on his behalf. The second thing you need to do is to file a petition for... View More
As in, I want to file where I live after making the case for residency for a fair review of custody (and avoid alienation). Also some explanation of the power of asume would be helpful too.
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Happy holidays and thank you for using JUSTIA. You can file for joint custody or full custody. Since your daughter lives in Puerto Rico you should verify if any custody ruling has been set in Puerto Rico. If not, then you can file in your home state. As for ASUME this is a child support agency that... 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
answered on Dec 12, 2018
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. If your son travels then both parents cover the costs half and half of his travel expenses. Since this is not the case, I am afraid that you will have to pay both flights unless you come to an accord with the child's mother. There is nothing in the laws... View More
son. does mom really need to have copies of all the birth certificates plus the birth certificate of her dead son's son. Since mom cannot find her grandson can she still sell the house?
answered on Dec 8, 2018
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Yes your Mother needs to create your beloved Father's estate. Only your Father's children need to be mentioned in the petition to create the estate so only thier perspective birth certificates are needed. If the deceased son was from your Father then... View More
Can he stop me?
answered on Dec 3, 2018
Hello and thank you for using JUSTICIA,
If I call the police he will hurt me
answered on Dec 3, 2018
Hello and thank you for using Justia. You were suppose to leave from Aguadilla airport yesterday (saturday) to your brothers house. Your sister in law is very worried. You can call me for help with your situation.
answered on Dec 1, 2018
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Anybody under the age of 21 and a legal resident of Puerto Rico is a minor under law and therefore is under the guidance and regulations of the parents that have custody. A minor cannot move away without parental consent and the fact that she moves to a state... View More
I have been property shopping in PR and keep coming across owners who have not registered their deeds which makes me nervous about a clean and clear title. Am I right to be concerned? Is this common practice?
answered on Nov 27, 2018
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The only way to have protection of a clear and clean title to a property is by the Registry of Property. It is not common practice to not have your ownership registered. However there are certain areas in Puerto Rico where properties are not registered due to... View More
my Toyota siena has in damages 4,000 in parts alone.if i keep my van they will pay 1,5oo if i turn in my van they will pay 2,900 dollars.they ignored the police report that states he ran the red light,there are two witness.what can i do to get what i deserve?
answered on Nov 26, 2018
Based on your facts, it appears that the other driver was at fault. You could consult with an attorney in Puerto Rico to discuss what your next step would be in light of the other side’s refusal to acknowledge the police report and testimony from two witnesses. Try to find out if there were any... View More
Is it proper to file in small claims court to be released from a rental contract paid 1 year in advance? There was a breach of contract by landlord. We're looking to get our rental fees for the rest of the term of contract.
answered on Nov 15, 2018
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The case needs to be filed in the district court due to the amount and matter being claimed. You would file a breach of contract case. The costs are $750.00 retainer and 20% of the amount recovered. The amount placed by the court as legal fees would be... View More
Support. Does it end automatically when I turn 21? What are the steps I need to take in order to terminate?
answered on Nov 13, 2018
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. No child support does not automatically end when you turn twenty one. The person paying the child support must file a motion in court requesting that the child support order be eliminated. Child support payments must continue until the court issues a ruling on... View More
the insurance company says if he wount admit he was the cause they would pay less of the insurance the police report states he ran a red light the lady who attened me ignored the police report there were two witness.
answered on Nov 13, 2018
Dear Reader,
Yes, he is liable. You have one year after the accident to file your complaint in Puerto Rico.
answered on Nov 9, 2018
As Puerto Rico is part of the third circuit, you would follow the federal exemptions listed in the bankruptcy code. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/11/522
answered on Nov 6, 2018
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Yes the non-custodial parent has to pay child support if the custodial parent goes to court and request said support. The amount is based on a combined income of both parents and the childs needs. If you need additional information or assistance with this or... View More
Barges unlimited is holding my equipment and my equipment was never on there barges. I have three broken contracts never made a dime and now missing 200.00 an hour in Florida because I can’t get my equipment out of San Juan
answered on Oct 22, 2018
Good afternoon and thank you for using JUSTIA. You will need to file a judicial claim against all involved inorder to get youŕ equipment returned /or sent to its destination and claim your economical losses. This entails hiring an attorney to file claim. If you need additional information or... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2018
Good afternoon and thank you for using JUSTIA. The landlord is required by law to repair certain fixtures of said property. You can either use the rental payment to do the repairs or you can notify the landlord that you intend to move at the end of the next month if said needed repairs are not... View More
His mom can continue receive child support by his son without live with her? He move from PR to US to live alone and has a job. The minor is independence. What I need to do any motion?
answered on Oct 22, 2018
Good afternoon and thank you for using JUSTIA. The child support payment is for the expenses of the child. If the child is no longer with the mother then you must file a court motion stating that the child is no longer in Puerto Rico nor living with the mother and as such you request that child... View More
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