Alimony and child support in Costa Rica. ☎️ Alimentary pension.

Alimony and child support in Costa Rica ☎️ Pension alimentaria. In Costa Rica, alimony and child support are essential for supporting families going through separation or divorce. Alimony, known as “pension alimentaria” in Spanish, provides economic support to spouses with financial dependence, helping them maintain the standard of living they had during marriage. Child support […]

The prenuptial agreement in Costa Rica. ☎️ Legal requirements.

The prenuptial agreement in Costa Rica ☎️ Family law firm. Is there such a thing as a prenup agreement in Costa Rica? There sure is!  Prenups are regulated by article 37 of the Costa Rican Family Code.  As a family attorney, I highly recommend prenup and postnuptial agreements.  Prenuptial agreements, commonly referred to as prenups, […]

Do common law marriages in Costa Rica exist?☎️ Legal requirements.

Do common law marriages exist in Costa Rica? ☎️ Family law firm. What is a common law marriage? Are they regulated in Costa Rica? A common law marriage occurs without the formalities of marriage.  After a determined period of living together, the law confers rights and obligations to the couple:  the exact ones given to […]