I wonder if we old guys could adopt the chica instead of marrying her - adopt her in CR. That certainly might overcome the issue of divorce and alimony. She's over 18, so US Ch*ld support/alimony would not be an issue except for any of her Ch*ldren that you adopt. It also might protect you from having to give her a split of your assets if a divorce happens.

For several years, I dealt with the US immigration issues when I was playing Captain Sav-A-Ho and learned about the difficulties of getting a chica a VISA to come to the US to live. I found the best and cheapest way is to enroll them in Berlitz in San Jose and then bring them to the US on a student VISA. This is just a premise for my actual question. Perhaps it's just a mental masturbation session, but it may be stupid enough to work while protecting our dumb asses at the same time.

Some of us guys fall in love with the young girls in Costa Rica and want to save them by bringing them to the US. It happens. I've seen me do it. The Marital VISA and the Fiance VISA are expensive, time consuming and difficult. I wonder if we old guys could adopt the chica instead of marrying her - adopt her in CR. That certainly might overcome the issue of divorce and alimony. She's over 18, so US Ch*ld support/alimony would not be an issue except for any of her Ch*ldren that you adopt. It also might protect you from having to give her a split of your assets if a divorce happens.

The wealthy dude in Palm Beach who just adopted his 42 yr old gringa girlfriend rather than marry her may have opened a door that needs to be explored. It seems there is no incest issue since she is not a lineal descendant of the guy. I just wonder how US immigration would view this if you adopted a chica in CR and then applied to bring her to the US on a student VISA or as your daughter. You could also apply to change her last name to yours so to all in the US it appears that you are married. You may or may not have to also adopt her Ch*ldren.

I'm just asking the question, in case we have any bright minds here on CRT that might know how or if this might work as I have dreamed it could. You might think it's a stupid question, but it might be doable with the application of the CR laws and the US immigration laws so much based upon blind following of the laws without using any judgement.

Didn't know you could adopt someone who is legally an adult.. I learned something today.

And remember, it is not good to take wildlife out of it's natural habitat..

like being able to put up $300,000 to $500,000 for a business,

[quote="Hank Daman"]Don't worry Len- it is time honored tradition for people folks on CRT to 1) give unsolicited relationship advice 2) give advice that demands a bit more assessment and a degree in helping profession 3) talk out of their ass and judge others...
I would suggest an hour consult with a good attorney that has some specialization in international adoptions/immigration. Could be worth the money..

Now, that said, I would suggest a few hours with your best pal or a good therapist to help you think it through- can't hurt..[/quote]


C'mon Hank - when someone puts out anything on the board, its fair game to comment about.

What started this was a fraud based on an asshole who was driving drunk and killed someone, then left the scene (in FL - what a surprise ) - the whole adoption idea was to protect assets - to "adopt" a person (for sex for god sakes) past the age of majority just struck me a creepy; weird even.

Sorry, but I don't view the board's mission is to validate every strange or bad idea - I'm not saying anything personally disrespectful to Lenny, but what did I write that was wrong or off base - I don't think you really believe "adopting" a working girl is a good idea, right? Plus, Lenny solicited comments - don't ask if you don't want the feedback

All the above said, I am in total agreement with your last paragraph.[/quote][/quote]