@carlvelas
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 20 April 2015
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Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
i disagree planner. read his comment again. it's equivalent to blaming the woman for provoking a rape. Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
colonel i don't get the point of dogeared"s latest post, can you help me out? he seems to be saying that anything you do, whatever your motive, if it turns out badly you have to pay some price. so if i follow dogeared's line of ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Dominican Republic, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average ...
show me a supermarket in santo domingo where items are 40% less than in new york city. i don't live a high life style when in new york city. i live a very basic life style when in new york city which i try to duplicate here in the capital. i ... Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
i should have just written directly to the colonel instead of starting this thread. he's brutally realistic about how the world works (whereas the planner has a more gentle approach), while others have this romantic view of poor locals as the ... Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
aren't you being kind of "negative". just because people complain about certain things doesn't mean they are rejecting the entire culture it just means they are trying to solve some problems. my feeling is that you are not likely ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Dominican Republic, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average ...
amen. without running computer calculations beforehand, i tell everyone with any interest that it costs me the same living in the capital as it does living in new york city. sure there are some cheaper items like apt rentals, but there are some ... Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
so let's assume that i am capable of being a decent person: how would a decent person get out of it? Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
i'm not certain i understand your point. are you talking about living with a dominican or just having a relationship with a dominican? are you implying that there is a great risk in just having a relationship with a dominican so that you need ... Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
Planner you bring out another issue in your reply: creating "expectations". Imagine a situation where a foreigner helps out a local dominican by giving financial assistance on a regular basis. Could this create a situation wherein if the ... Read More
Cohabitation in DR
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ... Read More
Online Residency Filing - renewal for provisional dominican resident
I am a provisional dominican resident needing to renew annualy. Can residency renewal be done online? Read More
The "R" word by carlvelas
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ...
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The "R" word by carlvelas
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ...
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The "R" word by carlvelas
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ...
i am thinking of starting a new topic asking why expat.com members refuse to answer the topic question. Read More
The "R" word by carlvelas
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ...
:offtopic: Read More