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The Legal Guide to Costa Rica

 The best way to stay out of trouble in Costa Rica is to be informed. Hi, my name is Roger A. Petersen, and I am an Attorney who is a member of both the Costa Rica Bar Association and the Florida Bar. The Legal Guide to Costa Rica, now in its 7th edition, has been a valuable tool for those considering living, retiring, investing or doing business in Costa Rica. The book is divided into 17 chapters that provide easy to follow information on all matters related to living, working, or doing business in Costa Rica.   You can order from Amazon here.  US$9.99

The Legal Guide to Costa Rica

 

Chapter 1 – LIVING IN COSTA RICA

Chapter 2 – REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS AND FINANCING

Chapter 3 – THE CIVIL LAW SYSTEM

Chapter 4 – EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Chapter 5 – DRIVING IN COSTA RICA

Chapter 6 – STARTING A BUSINESS AND WORKING IN COSTA RICA 

Chapter 7 – THE TAX SYSTEM

Chapter 8 – MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Chapter 9 – COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS

Chapter 10 – THE LEGAL PROFESSION

Chapter 11 – GOING TO COURT

Chapter 12 – WILLS, INHERITANCE & DEATH

Chapter 13 – POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Chapter 14 – THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

Chapter 15 – THE ENVIRONMENT

Chapter 16 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS

Chapter 17 – HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE IN COSTA RICA