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Although is not normal and there's no alimony in Puerto Rico, there are some extraordinary circumstances when one of the parties can request spousal support, this is temporary and there are several requirements to be able to request them. Remember that spousal support is not... Read more »
Does she need to have her own room? I have a pull out bed for her in my room.
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As her legal guardian the state can try to make sure that the minor has her own space and that she-he is provided with everything required for her/his well being taking in consideration the economic means and capability of the legal guardian to be able to take care of the minor.
Fue dismissed o hay otro término en inglés que describa que no fue aceptado?
No.
hire a lawyer in P.r to represent me and am I entitled to alimony?
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You can request temporary spousal support and some specific situations, even though is not the norm in the Puerto Rico jurisdiction to grant alimony, you can ask for ex conjugal support until you have the means to support or fend for yourself. Note that this can be possible only... Read more »
Ex spouse is not willing to provide a copy or information.
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It's as easy as finding out in what court the divorce hearing took place and request a copy of the divorce decree.
It is short for "Sucesión" or, in English, "Estate". It means that the proprietor passed away so the current owners are the heirs.
I have ordered directly and through their recommended site. It’s been over 90 days
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The registry is working strictly on appointments and orders. Due to a large demand the request of birth certificates has piled up overwhelmingly during the pandemic situation we currently have.
I understand that you might have and urgent matter to attend, and while there... Read more »
Since my grandmother died, his accounts have been frozen and his disability checks have stopped coming. He cannot take care of himself and since he has no money his health care coverage has lapsed. Now he cannot get the mental health medication that he needs. My parents, both in their 70's are... Read more »
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First, You will have to write a letter with the case number to the agency (veterans or Social security) to make initial contact about the situation. To have that feedback, they will give you more clear options. The remedy will depend on the government agency. You may also have to... Read more »
I got provisional custody of my cousin that is 18 years old as of now. His father is dead and her mother is in the USA , he has a sister but its also in the USA.Also his mother was in a legal battle with his father for years ( she left the kid with his father when he was around 4 years old or 6... Read more »
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You may have to address these issues directly to the court. Right now you have physical custody. Since it was temporary. You can request for other guardians to take custody and responsibility.
My grandfather passed away about 25 years ago and the property was never transferred to my mother or her siblings, it remains in his name. If 2 of the 5 remaining children will not voluntarily sign over the property, can I dispute? The house is derelict and unoccupied.
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Yes, a grandchild can claim for his her rightful inheritance.
My Dad has a past due amount that he owns to us, we are older, we don't want that money and we would like to know if we can file a letter or something refusing all the right to any past due amount ... Thank You!
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Yes you can. You can contact the agency that has jurisdiction over the case and write a letter and they will follow up on it.
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The truth is that you do not have to answer for the child support obligations that your late father had.
As a sibling, if he or she can file for siblig or parental support if he or she has one of the requirements that allow this to happen.
My son stopped going to school when he was 13 yrs old. When He was 16-19 yrs of age, he was living with me, but child support continued going.
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You can notify the court or the agency that has jurisdiction over the child support case so they can ankowlege that you were providing and caring for your son with the proper evidence. Your son has to come forward and certify that this indeed happened. You may have to request an... Read more »
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It is not a requirement that you're married to your third custodial party. The custodian will have to comply with the agencya requirements and give his/her information.
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Se hace mediante una petición ante el tribunal mediante de un abogado y existen otros asuntos relacionados a atender.
Si tiene alguna otra duda, no dude en contactarnos directamente. Estamos para servirle.
I want to sell but he doesn’t and we are going through a divorce. I live in New York. Does he have any claim towards the property? It is a condominium. Thank you.
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If you have a prenuptual agreement and/ or aquired the property prior getting married (like you wrote) the property is privately own by yourself under Puerto Rico property law. But in the absence of a prenuptual agreement, any income might be considered share property. There are... Read more »
He passed away last year and I cant travel due to being positive for covid. Is it true I was only suppose to have a year to claim the property?
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You will have to evalaute whether if there's a need to bring to the court any other interested parties and hire legal representation. Now with this pandemic, there are ways to have a videoconference if the court is convinced that there's no need for you to be in person... Read more »
How could he had done that according to the paper in his name is on the house not my name or my other brother how could take him to court plus my parents were in a nursing home here in Bronx.
My sis in law is saying that if I go near her property she will call the police.
If your parents did not leave a will, which is the overwhelming number of cases, then that is legally impossible to have happened. In particular, if the inheritance transfer process was indeed completed, the Property Registry will actually require and verify the Declaration of Heirs and can only... Read more »
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You and the parties involved have to be present in front of the notary when the document gets notarized. The parties involved have to sign on one joined act.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us directly and we will be glad to be at your service.
she doesn't want to give him to me she says i have no right but i am his mom and it was an agreement that he would come back with me
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You have the right to and will have to file through legal representation in a court of law of law so you have your child back with you and for the court to evaluate if the agreement of temporary custody has been met and and that you are in the best position and ability to... Read more »
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