Many people believe that once the divorce is signed, everything ends there. But the reality is different. There are processes that remain open and, if not handled in time, can lead to legal conflicts later on.
Author: Virgilio Santana Ripoll
Can your vessel be seized over a debt in the Dominican Republic? What almost no one explains
Owning a vessel in the Dominican Republic is not only an investment, it also involves legal risks that many people are unaware of… until it is too late.
Was your bank account frozen in the Dominican Republic? Here’s what you can do before losing everything
Imagine opening your bank account and realizing you can’t use your money. You can’t withdraw, transfer, or make any transactions. This happens when a bank account is frozen (seized), a situation more common than many people think in the Dominican Republic.
Child support in the Dominican Republic: what you should know before it becomes a legal problem
When people talk about child support, many believe it is a simple matter… until they have to face it themselves.
In practice, it is one of the most common conflicts in family law. Not necessarily because people intend to do things wrong, but because they are not clear about their obligations, what they can demand, or the consequences they may face.
Can you travel with a minor without the other parent’s consent in the Dominican Republic?
At Santana Ripoll & Assoc., one of the most common questions we receive is:
Can I travel with my child without the other parent’s permission?
Adoption in the Dominican Republic: what you need to understand before starting the process
At Santana Ripoll & Assoc., it is very common to meet people who come in with the same idea: they want to adopt, but they don’t really know where to begin. And it’s not due to a lack of interest or intention, but because the adoption process is not always as clear as it may seem from the outside.
Going to court isn’t always the best decision… and many realize it too late
When a legal issue arises, many people quickly jump to one conclusion: “this needs to go to court.” It’s almost automatic. Justice is often associated with courtrooms, hearings, and a judge making the final call. But reality is more complex… and in many cases, very different.
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Separation of Assets in the Dominican Republic: What Seems Clear… but Isn’t Always So
Getting married in the Dominican Republic—or investing while married—may seem legally straightforward. However, there is a key question that is often not asked in time: what really happens to assets within a marriage? Continue reading “Separation of Assets in the Dominican Republic: What Seems Clear… but Isn’t Always So”
How to obtain residency in the Dominican Republic?
Many foreigners visit the Dominican Republic for vacation and end up having the same conversation before returning to their country: “Can you imagine living here?”
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The legal system in the Dominican Republic is not the same as in your country
When a foreigner faces a legal issue in the Dominican Republic, one of the first feelings that often arises is uncertainty. Not necessarily because of the severity of the situation, but because of something deeper: being in a system that is not your own. The rules are different, the processes are not the same, and what might be simple in your home country can take a completely different direction here.
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