Legal Question in Family Law in Puerto Rico

child support

Can I be arrested by a state court for Child support arrears while I am serving as active duty on the army. I am paying $300 per month. My next court hearing is on Monday, july 30, 2007.


Asked on 7/27/07, 7:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Julio C. Alejandro Julio C. Alejandro Serrano Attorney at Law

Re: child support

The local statute does not contemplate an exception. Federal law, however, may preempt an actual arrest without the participation of the armed forces and its internal legal institutions.

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Answered on 8/01/07, 4:23 pm


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