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.

Yes they can if they have reasonable doubt about your sobriety, for example driving on zigzag, if you assume conduct that violates transit or transportation laws, etc.

Under the laws of Puerto Rico, the answer is yes. If you married your husband without a prenuptial agreement, all of what you have (assets and debts) will be divided by half during a divorce. Otherwise, if you signed a prenuptial agreement, the division will be different.

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Even if the father doesn't gives you the permission to leave Puerto Rico, you can file a case of Custody and transfer of the minor to the US. This will take a while if the father doesn't consent quickly, but the Court will initiate an evaluation of the new residence of the... View More

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Under Puerto Rico laws, the right heirs of your father are his daughters or sons and the widow. If he made a Will, the document will state who are the heirs.

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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

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The cost of a will in Puerto Rico will depend on the Notary Public that you contract.

There are some options for indigent people such as: Corporacion de Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico an Pro Bono de Puerto Rico.

If your mother doesn't qualify for any of these... View More

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If your mother passed without a will, and if she left estate in Puerto Rico, you will need to initiate a process of Declaration of Heirs. For this process you will need to file a Petition in the court with jurisdiction, present evidence of the Death Certificate, if she was married a... View More

For all you state, you have the right to enforce all you have settled with you daughter's mother.

You have right of visitation and spend time with her as the agreement signed. If she doesn't comply, you can require her through Court in Puerto Rico and a judge may order her to... View More

Most likely a "Declaration of Heirship (Declaratoria de herederos)" , and a form to the Treasury Department needs to be filled in order to register the house in the Property Registry to the heirs. Also your husband can donate his participation in the heirship to his mother. All that... View More

Was it a notary public or a civil law notary? Apparently Puerto Rico, although a U.S. possession, does have civil law notaries, who can write wills.

But the important question is whether the will is effective. You have posted this question in the Florida law section, so I am assuming you... View More

Yes, as a last remedy and, in some cases, after social workers interview the child, there is a possibility that the minor can be interviewed by the judge. There has to by a reasonable cause or sustanciable controversy for that petition to be accepted by the judge. A child testifying in court about... View More

You would need to use a form deed approved in Puerto Rico. A Florida quit claim deed may not meet the requirements of Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rican law is based on the old Spanish codes and is nothing like American law. You need to speak with a local lawyer there. Act quick. The phrase possession is nine tenths of the law applies most heavily in places like Puerto Rico.

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

You would want to speak with an attorney now, because they can advise you on medical documentation, etc.I believe the statute of limitations in Puerto Rico is only 1 year! So talk to the attorney now!

You may be qualified to file a discrimination claim under ADA.

Before what action?

If you are experiencing sexual harassment, either in your work area or any place, you can file your sexual harassment claim and state the damage or harassment with evidence. If you have a witness, and documents that establish your complaint, will be mush better for your case.

The seller (dealer) is obliged to give a guarantee.

Rule 26 of the Consumer Administration in Puerto Rico (DACO) prohibits any dealer from selling a used motor vehicle without providing a guarantee to the buyer. The warranty must cover both parts and labor based on the mileage of the... View More

Once you receive copy of the complaint via summons, you will have 30 days to answer it and accept or deny it. You will have to file the answer in the Court that has jurisdiction to work with the case and send a copy of it via postal mail to the other parties in the case.