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 […]
July 22, 2022
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 […]
July 13, 2022
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. […]
July 8, 2022
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 […]
July 5, 2022
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 […]
July 1, 2022
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 […]
June 27, 2022
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, […]
June 20, 2022
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 […]
June 15, 2022
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 […]
June 10, 2022
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 […]
June 7, 2022