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2026 edition • English-Language Guide to Consentimiento MutuoPuerto Rico Mutual Consent Divorce Kit
An independently written English-language roadmap to Puerto Rico's own free official Consentimiento Mutuo forms — not a copy of the forms themselves.
- English roadmap to your matching petition — OAT 1470–1473, based on children & assets
- Line-by-line help with the PIPE financial form (OAT 435) & Motion to Set Hearing
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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“Stress-free and dignified. We avoided a messy court battle.”
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Do You Qualify for Consentimiento Mutuo?
Puerto Rico's mutual-consent route works well for genuinely agreed cases, but it has real residency, agreement, and paperwork requirements. Check below to see if it fits.
Use this kit if:
- You've lived in Puerto Rico for at least 1 year immediately before filing (or the case falls under a statutory residency exception — we'll flag if you should check with the court).
- You both freely and voluntarily agree to divorce by Consentimiento Mutuo, without alleging fault.
- You've agreed on splitting bienes gananciales (community property) and any marital debts.
- If you have children, you've agreed on patria potestad (parental authority), custody, and pension alimentaria (child support).
Talk to an Abogado (lawyer) if:
- Neither of you has lived in PR for a year and no statutory exception clearly applies.
- Your spouse refuses to sign, can't be located (service by edicto), or this is a contested divorce.
- There is domestic violence, coercion, or safety concerns — consent must be genuinely free and voluntary.
- You have real estate, retirement accounts, a business, an incapacitated adult child, or other complex assets to divide.
If any of these apply, a Puerto Rico family law attorney or the court's own orientation resources (Centro Pro Se) can advise on the right path — this kit is built for genuinely agreed, uncontested cases only.
What Consentimiento Mutuo Actually Does
It's the simplest way to divorce in Puerto Rico when both spouses agree — but it isn't a guaranteed no-hearing shortcut. Here's exactly what it does and doesn't do.
Lets you divorce without alleging fault
Both spouses jointly petition the court, swear to their voluntary agreement, and resolve property, debts, and (if applicable) custody and support in the same petition. If there are no minor children needing support, the court may — at its discretion — grant a summary resolution without a hearing under Civil Code Article 430.
What it doesn't do
It doesn't guarantee your case skips the hearing — the official OAT petition for cases with minor children has no hearing-waiver section at all, only a request to hold the hearing by videoconference. It doesn't make your Sentencia final immediately, either (see how it works below). And it doesn't replace Puerto Rico's own free official forms with a private substitute.
We can't promise your specific court will waive the hearing or process your case on any set schedule — no honest DIY product can. Our roadmap shows you how to complete the correct forms accurately the first time, since a missing or wrong stipulation is what actually causes delays.
Why Choose an English-Language Guide?
Puerto Rico's court system operates in Spanish, and the correct petition depends on whether you have children or property. If legal Spanish isn't your strength, it's easy to pick the wrong form or leave out a required stipulation.
Language Barrier Solved
We explain terms like Patria Potestad (parental authority) and Pension Alimentaria (child support) in plain English, line by line, next to the actual Spanish form fields.
Save on Legal Fees
You keep the difference between typical attorney pricing and a one-time guide fee — see the breakdown alongside.
Your Total Out-of-Pocket
*The $78 figure is the Judicial Branch's published fee for a joint mutual-consent petition; fees for other petition types or additional copies/certifications can add cost. Confirm the current amount with the court before filing. Attorney figure is an illustrative estimate, not a quote.
What's Inside the Kit
An independently written English roadmap for Puerto Rico's own free official petition — the Judicial Branch publishes those forms free and prohibits their commercial use, so we sell the guidance rather than the forms.
Mutual Consent Roadmap
- Choosing the right petition for your situation
- Gathering the required attachments
- What happens at the hearing, or a summary-resolution request
Line-by-Line Form Guide
English instructions matched field-by-field to the official form for your situation:
Document Checklist & PIPE Guide
What to gather and attach, translated and explained:
If your spouse won't sign, can't be located, or your case involves real property, retirement assets, or an incapacitated dependent, our roadmap flags that this kit isn't the right fit.
What this kit does not include
- The official OAT court forms themselves — Puerto Rico's Judicial Branch prohibits commercial redistribution of its forms, so they stay free from the court; our kit is the English guide to completing them, and our Puerto Rico divorce guide walks through the process
- Legal advice on dividing property, retirement accounts, or a specific custody/support arrangement
- A guarantee that your spouse will sign, that the court will waive your hearing, or that your case finalizes within a set number of days
- Court filing fees, certified-copy fees, notary fees, or representation in court
- Coverage for contested cases, domestic violence situations, real property or business assets, incapacitated dependents, or a spouse who can't be located — those need a different approach and often an attorney
- Preparation of a notarial (public-deed) divorce — that is a separate legal route with its own requirements, handled by an attorney-notary
PlainDivorce is a private publisher, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Puerto Rico Judicial Branch (Rama Judicial). Always confirm current forms, fees, and local requirements with the court before filing.
Matched to the Judicial Branch's current statewide mutual-consent petitions — available for filing in all 13 judicial regions.
How It Works
A roadmap to your Sentencia — not a promised timeline, since court practice and paperwork accuracy both affect how long it takes.
Gather & Choose
Download your free official petition (OAT 1470–1473) based on children/assets, and gather your marriage certificate, IDs, and (if applicable) birth certificates and capitulaciones.
Complete & Sign
Use our English guide to fill in your stipulations on property, debts, and (if you have children) custody and pension alimentaria. Sign under oath, with a notary if the clerk requires one for your case.
File & Pay
File at the court clerk's office (Secretaria) with the filing fee in stamps (confirm the current amount with the court), plus the Motion to Set Hearing (OAT 1484).
Hearing & Sentencia
The judge reviews whether your agreement is free, voluntary, and fair. If approved, the court issues your Sentencia de Divorcio, final 30 days after notice unless you both waive that review period.
Simple Pricing vs. Lawyer Fees
| Feature | PlainDivorce Kit | Typical Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | $129 | $1,500+ |
| Language Support | English Guide Included | Bilingual Service |
| Includes Official Forms? | Linked free from the court, not resold | Yes |
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If Your Case Isn't Eligible, You Get Your Money Back
If you buy the kit and then discover your spouse won't consent, there's a disagreement over property or support, a domestic-violence situation, or another circumstance this mutual-consent route isn't built for, email us within 30 days and we will refund you in full. We would rather lose the sale than have you file something that doesn't fit your situation.
Refunds are handled by our support team. See our Terms of Use for full details.
What Our Clients Say
Real stories from people who used PlainDivorce to complete their own filing.
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Customer reviews are collected from purchasers and support conversations. Names may be shortened for privacy, and individual results vary by court, case facts, and filing requirements.
“Stress-free and dignified. We avoided a messy court battle.”
Joseph M.
Carolina
“Gave me peace of mind knowing exactly what each part of the Spanish form meant before I signed it.”
Emma W.
Ponce
“I'm not good with paperwork, but this was foolproof. Easy to navigate.”
Rachel V.
Ponce
“The step-by-step guide made it so much easier to get our paperwork ready to file with the court.”
Cecilia M.
Bayamon
“I was surprised at how fast we could get this done. No waiting around for lawyers.”
Laura D.
San Juan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Divorcio por Consentimiento Mutuo?
This is "Divorce by Mutual Consent." Both spouses jointly and voluntarily petition the court, without alleging fault, and resolve property, debts, and (if applicable) custody and support in the same sworn petition.
Is mutual consent the fastest way to divorce in Puerto Rico?
It's usually the simplest uncontested route, but not a guaranteed fast one. Most cases still have a hearing. A no-hearing summary resolution is possible under Civil Code Article 430, but only when there are no minor children needing support, and it remains at the judge's discretion.
Does the kit include the official court forms?
No. Puerto Rico's Judicial Branch states that its OAT forms "belong to the Office of Court Administration" and prohibits their commercial use. Our kit is an independently written English guide to completing those forms correctly — the Judicial Branch publishes those forms free of charge.
What is the Estipulación?
It's not a separate document. The stipulations covering property, debts, and (if applicable) custody and support are entered directly into the OAT petition itself — our guide walks you through each field.
Are the forms in English or Spanish?
The official court forms are in Spanish. Our kit includes line-by-line English instructions and a glossary of key terms so you understand exactly what you're signing before you file the official Spanish forms.
Do I need a Notary?
Not necessarily for the court-filed petition — the official form marks the notary signature "if applicable," since sworn affidavits are typically administered before the court. Puerto Rico separately allows an agreed divorce by public deed before an attorney-notary, which is a different process with its own requirements (and, for cases with minor children, generally requires legal representation).
What if we have minor children?
You'll use the OAT 1472 or 1473 petition, complete a PIPE (OAT 435) financial form, and include agreements on patria potestad, custody, and pension alimentaria. Cases with minor children needing support generally cannot request the no-hearing summary resolution available in childless cases.
When does the divorce become final?
A court-issued Sentencia becomes final and firm 30 calendar days after notice of the judgment, unless both spouses expressly waive that review period under Civil Code Article 461.
Is mutual consent right for every situation?
No. If there is domestic violence, coercion, or you're unsure of your safety, don't rely on a consent-based filing in place of legal advice or protective measures — contact a family law attorney or local domestic violence resources instead.
What if it turns out my case isn't right for this kit?
Email support within 30 days and we will refund you in full. See our Terms of Use for details. We are not a law firm, cannot give legal advice, and cannot appear or file on your behalf — you file with the court yourself.
Find out in 60 seconds whether mutual consent fits your situation.
Answer a few questions about your residency, agreement, and any property or custody issues. If it fits, you can download the kit immediately. If it doesn't, we'll tell you that instead.
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Important Legal Disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Puerto Rico Judicial Branch (Rama Judicial). We do not provide legal advice, do not represent you in court, and no attorney-client relationship is created by using this site or the kit. The Puerto Rico Uncontested Divorce Kit is a self-help information product explaining Puerto Rico's own free official OAT forms and the Civil Code of 2020; it is not a copy or sale of those forms, which the Judicial Branch prohibits using for commercial purposes.
We do not guarantee that your spouse will consent, that a hearing will be waived, that a judge will enter your Sentencia as submitted, or that your case will finalize within any particular timeframe. The current published court filing fee for a joint mutual-consent petition is approximately $78 in internal-revenue stamps and may change; you are responsible for verifying current requirements and fees with the court before filing.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, coercion, or feel unsafe, do not rely on a consent-based filing in place of legal advice or protective measures. Contact a family law attorney or your local domestic violence resources. A notarial (public-deed) divorce is a separate legal process with its own requirements and is not covered by this kit.
Content last reviewed: September 2026.