Denise M. Figueroa Martínez, Esq.

Verified October 2026

Office in San Juan, Puerto Rico · Also serves Bayamón, Caguas, Carolina, Cataño, Dorado, Guaynabo, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto 21 years experience
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Denise M. Figueroa Martínez, Esq. is a family law and notary public attorney with 21 years of experience practicing in Bayamón, Caguas, Carolina, Cataño, Dorado, Guaynabo, San Juan, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, and Trujillo Alto. Denise M is fluent in Spanish and English.

Practice Areas

Family Law Notary Public Divorce

About

Denise M. Figueroa Martínez, Esq. is an attorney with 21 years of experience practicing family law, divorce, and notary services across the Puerto Rico municipalities of Bayamón, Caguas, Carolina, Cataño, Dorado, Guaynabo, San Juan, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, and Trujillo Alto. She serves clients in both Spanish and English.

Sobre el Abogado

Denise M. Figueroa Martínez, Esq. ejerce en las áreas de derecho de familia y notarios públicos con 21 años de experiencia en Bayamón, Caguas, Carolina, Cataño, Dorado, Guaynabo, San Juan, Toa Alta, Toa Baja y Trujillo Alto. Denise M domina español y inglés.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the divorce process in Puerto Rico?
A divorce begins by filing a petition in the Court of First Instance. Puerto Rico recognizes divorce by mutual consent and by irretrievable breakdown, and the court addresses property division, custody, and support.
How is child custody determined in Puerto Rico?
Courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child, considering both legal and physical custody. Joint custody is increasingly common, but sole custody may be awarded based on parental fitness and stability.
Are notaries in Puerto Rico different from notaries elsewhere in the U.S.?
Yes. Puerto Rico follows a civil-law notarial system, so a notary must be a licensed attorney with significant authority to author public deeds and authenticate documents, far beyond a notary in most U.S. states.
What kinds of documents require a notary in Puerto Rico?
A notary-attorney is required to author public deeds for transactions such as real estate purchases, mortgages, wills, and powers of attorney, giving the document public faith (fe pública).
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