BushLawyer has written 3 posts

Married foreigner registering a new born baby in Colombia

Question: Am I, as a foreigner and legally still married in my country of origin, allowed to register my new born baby together with the mother in Cali at the NOTARÃ?A or REGISTRADURÃ?A in Cali (not at the US Embassy) ? In other words: is a married man allowed to (co-)register his kid by Colombian Law, even if he's legally still married, not to the Colombian mother of the new born baby? I guess the kid then also gets to carry my last name. All answers would be much appreciated. Thanks. ...

By BushLawyer on 2007-12-05 18:46:42. 20 comments.

What does it cost to study at a Colombian university?

Can anyone give an indication what it costs to study at a Columbian university? I'm looking into signing up for an insurance policy for my kid (now 7). The insurance company Delima Marsh is showing me some options, but first I would like to be able to get an idea what a (five year) University course runs nowadays in Colombia. COP 6 million per year?, 10 million?, 20 million? All reactions would be appreciated. Thanks. ...

By BushLawyer on 2007-08-26 10:48:31. 10 comments.

Search: apts for sale in Cali

My novia (Caleña) and I (foreigner) are thinking of purchasing a modest apartment in Cali, in a gated complex of sorts. The idea would be to spend a number of weeks/months there per year; the rest of the time we would be living abroad. So the aspect of security / maintenance while we are away is of importance. We are looking for something in the low price range, therefore not necessarily something luxurious. A two bedroom apparment is all we need; swimming pool and other amenities are not n ...

By BushLawyer on 2006-03-09 20:54:59. 4 comments.