Puerto Rico Guardianship Questionnaire

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Multi-State
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US-Q1017
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This form addresses important considerations that may effect the legal rights and obligations of the parties in a guardianship matter. This questionnaire enables those seeking legal help to effectively identify and prepare their issues and problems. Thorough advance preparation enhances the attorney’s case evaluation and can significantly reduce costs associated with case preparation.



This questionnaire may also be used by an attorney as an important information gathering and issue identification tool when forming an attorney-client relationship with a new client. This form helps ensure thorough case preparation and effective evaluation of a new client’s needs. It may be used by an attorney or new client to save on attorney fees related to initial interviews.


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Is there a minimum child support amount? Number of obligees for whom child support is fixedTotal minimum support1$125.002$146.003$159.004$174.002 more rows

The Rule of Law in Puerto Rico states that a person comes of age at 21 years old. Until then, your daughter has a right to child support.

In most states, child support ends when a child turns 18 or when the child graduates from high school, whichever occurs first. In other states, the age is 21.

PA Cons. Statute title 23, §4231(2); 23, §4327. Puerto Rico: 21 years of age. A minor may be emancipated prior to reaching the age of majority by virtue of marriage, judicial decree (based on orphan or self-support status), or parental consent, if child is beyond 18 years old.

In order to apply to become a certified Guardian, you must: Submit the Application for Certification. ... Pay the application fee. ... Pass a criminal history background check with DPS and the FBI. ... Register for, and pass, the required exam.

Guardianship provides for the person's care and management of their money while preserving, to the largest extent possible, that person's independence and right to make decisions affecting their life. Texas courts have the authority to appoint a guardian with full or limited authority over an incapacitated person.

An adult is placed under guardianship/conservatorship if a judge has found that the protected person is unable to manage their finances, property, health care or living arrangements on their own. A guardian may help manage the protected person's healthcare needs, medical appointments and housing.

Under California law, you pay child support until the child turns 18, or 19 if the child is unmarried and still attending high school full time. Under special circumstances, the court may order child support to continue after the child is an adult.

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Puerto Rico Guardianship Questionnaire