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5 Questions Your Divorce Attorney May Ask During Your First Consultation

Divorce can be a daunting prospect, and you may be feeling a little overwhelmed by the idea of it right now. Fortunately, you do not have to try to handle it all yourself. An attorney who is well-versed in divorce law in Santa Fe, New Mexico can provide you with answers, advice and guidance throughout […]

4 Reasons to Use an Attorney for Your LGBTQ+ Adoption

For some LGBTQ+ individuals or couples who want to grow a family, adoption is usually the right option. Whether you wish to provide a home for a child who needs one, you are concerned about your rights in the future or you feel LGBTQ adoption is a better fit than surrogacy, there are many strong […]

3 Tips For Managing Emotions During Divorce

Making the decision to divorce is certainly not an easy one. It can be a very emotionally taxing experience as you are dealing with the end of your relationship and all the emotions that can come with it. Fortunately, you can work through the divorce in an emotionally healthy manner by trying the tips below. […]

5 Ways to Unintentionally Delay Your Own Divorce

The average divorce in the U.S. can take months and sometimes longer than a year. While there are certain areas of your divorce that you will not be able to control, such as the court’s schedule, there are things you might do that can stretch your divorce proceedings out for longer than necessary. Not Preparing […]

Are Gay & Lesbian Marriages, Bedrooms, and Families Safe?

The United States Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (overturning Roe v. Wade) has created great concern in the LGBT community. And well it should. Relationships, legal marriage, partnership agreements, and the status of families are all now in question. Not only did has the recent ruling change a person’s right […]

Hiring a Therapist for Your Divorce: Pros and Cons

Many people use therapy during divorce, and for good reason. It can help ease this major life transition and provides a safe space for people to vent their emotions. Divorce can be a very difficult time in people’s lives and it is always a good idea to get help if you need it. While the […]

Overcoming 3 Common Divorce Fears

When people talk about divorce, many emotions are often mentioned, including anger and sadness. But there’s one common emotion associated with divorce that isn’t talked about nearly enough, and that is fear. If you have just begun your divorce or are considering one and you are experiencing one or all of the common fears below, […]

Legal Information Versus Legal Advice: What’s the Difference in a Divorce?

As you consider your divorce, you have likely done some research and seen many terms you are not familiar with, including “legal information” and “legal advice.” These two terms in particular are often misused, and the important differences between the two can be lost.  What Is Legal Information? In a nutshell, legal information broadly covers […]

4 “Trouble At Home” Red Flags For Your Family Court Judge

Custody is a very sensitive and emotional matter for many parents. Whether you are getting a divorce or ending your relationship with your co-parent, you may find yourself in front of a judge if you and your co-parent cannot come to a custody agreement on your own. In this scenario, it is the judge who […]

5 Factors For Overnight Visitation With Your Child

In an ideal world, parents would be able to settle custody matters amicably. This, unfortunately, does not always happen. If you and your co-parent cannot agree on a parenting time schedule, the judge in your case will have to decide which visitation schedule would best serve your child, including whether your child will be able […]