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
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
