Jose M. Rivera Santos, Esq.

Jose Rivera is currently admitted to practice of law and litigation in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as admitted to its Federal District Court.

He is fluently bilingual in English and Spanish and possess a broad experience in the general litigation practice.
Those experiences, skills and duties that include, but are not limited to civil procedures, family law, divorce litigation, child custody, criminal law and procedures, administrative procedures, Immigration procedures, probate law, labor law, collections, Wills and testaments, neighbors disputes, TROs, property law, real estate, Evictions, Torts, diverse contracts, property regime and complete aspect of condominium laws, appeals and appellate procedures.

During his early years he has worked assisting different attorneys and Judges from the First Instance Court. This has given him the experience to develop drafting, research. negotiation, defense, litigation and other skills which motivated me to pursue an active litigation career.

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

DUI & DWI

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Collections

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Foreclosure Defense

Gov & Administrative Law

Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

Juvenile Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

Animal & Dog Law

Elder Law

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Workers' Compensation

• Damages and Torts
• Defense Litigation
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Civil Actions

• Inheritance and Estate Law
• Defense Attorney for any criminal and/or civil action

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Puerto Rico

Since 2014

Federal Circuit

Since 2014

Attorney

JMRS LAW OFFICE

2014 - Current

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico

J.D. (2011) | Law, General Practice

2008 - 2011

Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico - Ponce Campus

B.B.A. (2008) | Business Administration, Information systems

2004 - 2008

Honors: Cum Laude

Motion of Congratulation and Recognition of Defense of Consumer Affairs

Puerto Rico Senate

2009

National Defense Service Medal

US Army

2003

Army Commendation Achievement Medal

US Army

2003

Army Service Ribbon

US Army

2003

Overseas Service Ribbon

US Army

2003

Good Conduct Medal

US Army

2002

Puerto Rico Bar

Member

Current

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Diego Chapter

member

2010 - Current

International Law Association PUCPR

VP

2009 - 2010

Environmental Law Organization PUCPR

Counselor

2009 - 2010

Pro Consumer Affairs Association PURPC

Treasurer

2008 - 2009

Advanced U.S. Immigration Law

US Immigration Institute

2019

Observer of Civil Rights

Civil Rights Orgnanization, Puerto Rico chapter

2009

Interpreter

US Army

2000

Q. I know there is no alimony in PR but does it change if the wife has never worked and has been dependent on the husband?

16 April 2021

A: Greetings Although is not normal and there's no alimony in Puerto Rico, there are some extraordinary circumstances when one of the parties can request spousal support, this is temporary and there are several requirements to be able to request them. Remember that spousal support is not the norm, it's an exception to the rule. This will not rule out the possibility of common property division and other responsibilities and rights related to the divorce.

Q. My younger sister was removed from my mothers home. I Only have 1 bedroom in my sm apt. I am employed will they give her

13 April 2021

A: Greetings As her legal guardian the state can try to make sure that the minor has her own space and that she-he is provided with everything required for her/his well being taking in consideration the economic means and capability of the legal guardian to be able to take care of the minor.

Q. Hello. My husband has filed for divorce. We have been married for over 10 years but I moved to P.R 3 years ago. Can I

22 March 2021

A: Greetings You can request temporary spousal support and some specific situations, even though is not the norm in the Puerto Rico jurisdiction to grant alimony, you can ask for ex conjugal support until you have the means to support or fend for yourself. Note that this can be possible only in special and extraordinary circumstances.

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