Legal Question in Family Law in Puerto Rico
Child visitation issues
If i was divorced in puerto rico and my divorce decree states that i have open visitation as long as i give prior notice. But the other party has not notified me of her or the childs wereabouts can i withhold child support until i am allowed to see my child .and can i file a pettiton in the state i live to obligate her to notify me of her location so i may see,speek ,and visit my daughter.we did not divorce under bad blood and there was no fisical or mental anguish from either party.
Asked on 10/30/07, 8:39 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Julio C. Alejandro
Julio C. Alejandro Serrano Attorney at Law
Re: Child visitation issues
You need to initiate proceedings in Puerto Rico, it is doubtful that the state court where you live has jurisdiction over the mother.
Answered on 10/30/07, 8:58 pm