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.
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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.
Can You Change Your Last Name in the Dominican Republic? What You Really Need to Know Before Trying
For many people, changing their last name sounds like a personal decision.
Something simple. Something that should depend only on what you want.
But in the Dominican Republic… it doesn’t work that way.
Your rights as a borrower: don’t sign a mortgage without knowing this.
Buying your first home is a dream, but many people realize too late that obtaining a mortgage can turn into a path full of surprises and legal obstacles.
What happens if the bank changes conditions without notifying you? Or if charges appear that were never clearly explained? Continue reading “Your rights as a borrower: don’t sign a mortgage without knowing this.”
When there is no contract, there is no way to enforce: the legal risk of trusting without documentation.
There is something almost everyone does when starting a business, closing a deal, or entering into a partnership: they trust. They trust in someone’s word, in the relationship, in “good faith.” And for a while, everything works. No one thinks about contracts when things are going well… until they stop.
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.
Continue reading “Going to court isn’t always the best decision… and many realize it too late”
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?”
Continue reading “How to obtain residency in the Dominican Republic?”
The Senate approves Telework
The Senate approves the Telework as a Modality in the Dominican Republic
The Senate of the Dominican Republic has taken an important step by approving in second reading the Bill that amends Law 16-92 and approves the Labor Code to include Telework as a Work Modality in the country. This initiative, presented by senators Santiago José Zorrilla and Aris Yván Lorenzo, seeks to promote the inclusion of the productive sectors in the digital economy and the use of technological communication tools. Continue reading “The Senate approves Telework”
Sworn Declaration of patrimony from Public Officials
Sworn Declaration of patrimony from Public Officials
The sworn declaration of patrimony assets has its first foundation in article 146.3 of the Dominican Constitution, which establishes it as mandatory for “public officials (…) before and after having completed their functions or at the request of the competent authority.” Continue reading “Sworn Declaration of patrimony from Public Officials”