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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Buying Property in the Dominican Republic: What Many Foreigners Discover Too Late
More and more foreigners are interested in purchasing property in the Dominican Republic. Some are looking for a second home in the Caribbean, while others see an investment opportunity in tourist areas such as Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, or Las Terrenas.
However, one of the most common questions we receive at Santana Ripoll & Assoc. is quite direct:
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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.