P.R. Laws tit. 31, § 2458

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§ 2458. Reasons for disinheritance—Spouse

The following shall be just causes to disinherit the spouse in addition to those indicated in § 2261 of this title, with the numbers (2), (3) and (6):

(1) Those that afford ground for divorce.

(2) Those that afford ground for the loss of the paternal power.

(3) To have refused support to the children or to the other spouse.

(4) To have made an attempt upon the life of the testator if there has been no reconciliation.

In order that the causes which afford ground for divorce may also afford ground for disinheritance it is necessary that the spouses shall not live under the same roof.

History —Civil Code, 1930, § 780.