The answer to your question is two-pronged.

First, social security disability insurance applies only in cases where a medical condition permanently hampers a person from undertaking any type of work. Your medical file must reflect not only the existence of an impeding medical condition, but... View More

It is very difficult to get Social Security Disability for a non-psychotic mental disorder like depression. At a minimum you would need a psychiatrist or psychologist to explain why you cannot do a simple uncomplicated non-stressful job. At your age your doctors would have to rule out jobs such as... View More

Unfortunately, an estate community property is not subject to usucapion by anyone of its commoners. Nevertheless, your father can go before a court of law to request partitioning, distribution, and liquidation of the community estate. He should retain the services of an engineer to prepare a plot... View More

Missing a court date for a hearing to which you have been duly noticed may open you to contempt. If you are the benefit of the protection order, your case and the protection order may be dismissed. If you are the defendant, the court may grant the protection order or issue an order to have you... View More

My first suggestion would be for you to contact your attorney and relay these concerns to him/her. In extreme circumstances, real estate property that has been abandoned, that shows a lack of maintenance, and whose property taxes are not paid *may* result in the property being declared a public... View More

Some donation deeds have a revocation clause, returning the donated property back to the donor in the event of the recipient's death. Before filing with the property registry, a donation tax return should have been filed with the Puerto Rico property registry. Back then, that step could take... View More

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answered on Jun 2, 2025

Marking “single” on your DS-260 while married can be considered fraud and may bar naturalization. There is no waiver for this in the naturalization process. However, because you were 16 at the time, your age and intent could be important. It’s best to consult with an immigration attorney who... View More

You need to go before the court to reclaim your property from the contractor, as well as amounts owed. The police may or may not help if an agreement is in place. In Puerto Rico, self-help recovery is not permitted: you cannot take the property away from someone who is in pacific possession. Before... View More

Correcto. En Puerto Rico, nadie está obligado a permanecer en comunidad. También tiene causa si su hermano se halla en posesión del caudal comunitario al punto de excluir a otros herederos. En su demanda, puede solicitar al tribunal que ordene la venta judicial de la propiedad.

The court of first instance in the city where your father had real estate or where he resided would be the one to receive your claim. An executor cannot maintain that there is nothing to inherit unless s/he prepared a detailed inventory of the estate's assets, liabilities, and expenditures.... View More

Addendum - I just noticed that the manner in which I wrote my response may not have seemed fully clear. By "local," I should have made it clear that I meant local to Puerto Rico. Good luck

Attorneys who practice in Puerto Rico could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. Did the agreement for the course you offered include any clauses about where disputes or collections would be handled? That could be the first thing to look into. One option is to approach... View More

Pursuant to the Contractor Registry Law of 1995, all contractors in Puerto Rico must inscribe in the Department of Consumer Affairs' (DACO) Contractor Registry, plus maintain a performance bond of at least $15,000 to respond for deficiencies in their work.

Your attorney can file a... View More

The answer to your question should be included within the rental contract that you both should've signed. As a rule, most rental contracts have a 30-day advance notice clause for termination of the lease.

If the landlord/landlady attempts to evict, and the leasee is an senior citizen,... View More

There is an expedient way to collect an outstanding debt by presenting the debt before the Municipal Court of the city where the debtor resides or operates. Along with a copy of the contract and corresponding invoice, the creditor must also attest as to the attempts made to collect. As a rule, your... View More

I am inferring from your question that your then live-in partner does not appear on the sales deed. If this is the case, your live in partner does not have a participation right in the real estate property, although he can have a right to receive repayment of the amount that he provided for the... View More

The rule of law in Puerto Rico establishes a maximum of 10% of the elderly unfit's bank accounts, subject to assignment by the court. In order to claim compensation, your brother must demostrate that taking care of your elderly father has caused your brother financial loss, such as not being... View More

An attorney who practices in Puerto Rico could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Your post didn't include a question. But it looks like your insurance company handled matters as a first-party claim. Bases on liability, which you mention is in your favor, it's possible... View More

Los herederos restantes pueden acudir ante el Tribunal del municipio donde se halla la casa, en una demanda de liquidación de comunidad hereditaria. La hermana que no desea vender tendría que ser emplazada (por edicto, si vive fuera de Puerto Rico o si no la pueden ubicar). Al vender la casa, la... View More

Your text does not detail how your mother found out about her inheritance. First off, you would need to identify the real estate property in Puerto Rico, procure either a title study or registry certification for the property to understand whether or not it still remains in your grandparents'... View More