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PS 536

Para enmendar el Artículo 4 de la Ley Núm. 5 de 30 de diciembre de 1986, según enmendada, conocida como "Ley Orgánica de la Administración para el Sustento de Menores", a los fines de establecer que, en casos donde un menor de edad que recibe pensión alimentaria procree un hijo y se convierta en obligado a pagar una pensión, el progenitor del menor no estará obligado a realizar pagos duplicados de pensión alimentaria; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Prevents duplicate child support payments when minor support recipients become parents, exempting original obligors from supporting both child and grandchild simultaneously.

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Bill Summary · PS 536

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 536 proposes amending Puerto Rico's Child Support Law (Ley Núm. 5 de 1986) to prevent parents from paying duplicate child support obligations when their minor child who receives support becomes a parent themselves and incurs their own support obligations. The bill aims to address situations where a grandparent could theoretically be forced to support both their child and grandchild simultaneously through separate support orders.

Why is this important

Child support obligations directly affect family finances and can create economic hardship when multiple overlapping orders exist. This amendment attempts to clarify liability limits and prevent scenarios where a single individual shoulders multiple simultaneous support payments for different generations, which could impact compliance rates and fairness in family law enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "duplicate": The bill may lack clear criteria for determining when payments truly constitute duplicates versus legitimate separate obligations to different dependents
  • Minor's financial responsibility: Questions arise about whether minors can realistically bear their own support obligations and who actually pays on their behalf, potentially shifting burden rather than eliminating it
  • Grandchild welfare concerns: Children's advocacy groups may argue the amendment prioritizes parental relief over ensuring minors receive adequate support regardless of family complexity
  • Implementation complexity: Courts would need guidance on how to proportionally allocate limited parental resources between competing support claims

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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