Yes, I am an attorney with a Family Law and Estate practice licensed in Puerto Rico.

Here is my contact information: http://www.boricualaw.com/contacteme-contact-us/

De ordinario, para poder adquirir una propiedad, TODOS los herederos necesitan estar de acuerdo. De lo contrario, si los demás herederos así desean partir el caudal, pueden acudir al tribunal para ordenar la división de la comunidad hereditaria.

There is no statute of limitations for heirs to claim the estate. In fact, the right to claim an estate is carried over into each subsequent generation, and sometimes estate matters involve multi-generational members of deceased heirs.

If there is a court filing, the court may dismiss the filing for lack of compliance, but the right to claim the estate will never expire.

Actualmente, no existen formularios para radicar una Declaratoria de Herederos por derecho propio. Debido a la complejidad de este trámite legal, recomendamos que contrate los servicios de un abogado o abogada para llevar este trámite ante la consideración del Tribunal.

Si usted entiende que tiene el conocimiento y capacidad para representarse a sí misma, puede acudir ante el Tribunal por Derecho Propio.

Le recomiendo que acuda a las oficinas de ProSe más cercanas, y visite http://www.ramajudicial.pr/PROSE/index.htm para más información.

Quizás aquí encontrará los formularios.

2000 DTS 042 CHEVERE V. LEVIS 2000TSPR042

http://www.lexjuris.com/LEXJURIS/tspr2000/lex2000042.htm

I will answer them in the same order:

1. The use of child support by the custodial parent cannot be regulated. No conditions can be placed on the expenditure of these funds, nor can they be hindered in any way. It is against Puerto Rico public policy to regulate the use of child support, as it is the primary obligation of the custodial parent to provide care for the minor. Any wrongdoing on the custodial parent’s part towards the minor might constitute child abuse, but the non-custodial parent has absolutely no say in regards on how the money is spent.

2. As of today, there is no cap on child support calculations. Basic child support, which is the pillar of the child support obligation, is simply a mathematical calculation based on the non-custodial parent’s gross income. There is absolutely no cap, limit or maximum on this amount, as it exists in other jurisdictions. There are several legislative projects and movements to establish a cap, but as of yet, the law remains intact.

There is one exception, though. When the non-custodial parent admits financial capacity at the time of child support review, either through ASUME or Court, the child support is based exclusively on the minor’s expenses. This forbids any discovery of the non-custodial parent’s income or assets, and may hinder any attempt to sky-rocket the amount of basic child support.

I hope this answers your questions. Again, thank you for sharing your situation.

1. If there are clear indications that the custodial parent is using child support funds for personal spending (e.g. shopping, travel etc not related to the child), what recourse does the custodial parent have?

2. Is there an upper limit on the non-custodial parent’s income considered in the child support calculations? If for example the non-custodial parent lives outside PR and is making in excess of $300,000, would the percentages in the child support tables automatically apply, or is there a cap (formal or informal)?

2. If the minor is 18, a dual citizen (US and a European country) and a legal adult in his European country, and he is a legal resident in the European country, does the non-custodial parent still have child support obligations to the mother who lives in Puerto Rico?

Thank you.

Subsequently, other legal heirs notified the court, but have not provided a Declaration of heirs or any other legal documentation necessary to be included in the Courts Resolution.

What is the statute of limitations for these other heirs to file the necessary paperwork to participate in the estate distribution.

If they fail to do so in the required timeframe will the estate be distributed to the heirs who did provide the paperwork and are named in the Resolution.

Everything is frozen at this point and it seems there is no way to hold those making a claim to file their paperwork under any deadline.

Thank you.