# Puerto Rico ASUME negotiates child support agreement with Dominican Republic

Puerto Rico child support agency ASUME began cross-border enforcement talks with Dominican officials.

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Puerto Rico child support agency ASUME initiated formal discussions with Dominican Republic authorities to establish a cross-border child support enforcement cooperation agreement. [^1]

A meeting regarding this agreement was held on Wednesday between ASUME administrator María del Mar Mateu Meléndez, Dominican Justice Minister Antoliano Peralta Romero, and Dominican family court director Olga Diná. [^2] María del Mar Mateu Meléndez stated the agreement will allow coordinated cross-border location of parents with outstanding child support obligations. [^3][^4] The proposed agreement includes mutual recognition of child support orders, coordinated debtor location, dedicated liaison staff, joint training and performance metrics. [^5]

ASUME formally presented the cooperation proposal to Dominican authorities during June 2025. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Puerto Rico child support agency ASUME initiated formal discussions with Dominican Republic authorities to establish a cross-border child support enforcement cooperation agreement. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
2. A meeting regarding this agreement was held on Wednesday between ASUME administrator María del Mar Mateu Meléndez, Dominican Justice Minister Antoliano Peralta Romero, and Dominican family court director Olga Diná. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
3. María del Mar Mateu Meléndez stated the agreement will allow coordinated cross-border location of parents with outstanding child support obligations. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
4. María del Mar Mateu Meléndez stated the agreement aims to eliminate administrative barriers for families with cross-border child support cases. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
5. The proposed agreement includes mutual recognition of child support orders, coordinated debtor location, dedicated liaison staff, joint training and performance metrics. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
6. ASUME formally presented the cooperation proposal to Dominican authorities during June 2025. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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