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I don't want to sell but my heirs do. My brother owes $40,000 in child support reason for his need to sell my sister really don't care about the house. Plus I'm in process of getting 75% of dad's social security benefits I'm on dialysis for life and I'm in peace living... View More 
answered on Sep 30, 2021
First off, I'm assuming that your father passed away in Puerto Rico. Although you state that he did not grant a Last Will and Testament, this fact should be confirmed through the Office of Notary Inspections ("ODIN", by its Spanish acronym). We must also verify that a Declaration of... View More
My mother threw me out a year and a half ago just as I had turned 17. I’ve been living with my grandparents ever since in the same town and turned 18 last November. My mother refuses to give me my legal documents, even though I’m of legal age. My passport is also the only form of identification... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The legal age in Puerto Rico is 21 not 18. However, since the passport and social security are federal government issued documents you do have the right to get copies of said documents from these agencias. You can also attempt to get emancipated from your... 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
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 Feb 19, 2012
If your husband is deceased an you are over 60, you can apply for survivorship benefits. If your husband is deceased and you are between 50 and 60 you can apply for disabled widow's benefits.
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