Creating a Parenting Plan
In New Mexico, your parenting plan is a very important agreement in writing that will have a big impact on your life as a co-parent. This plan details how your child, you and your co-parent will go about your lives on a daily basis. Therefore, it is very important that you and your co-parent clearly […]
October 17, 2019
How to Effectively Communicate with Your Co-Parent
Conflict coming from everyday conversations, children used as message-passers, events devolving into chaos… these are all things that can happen when co-parents begin to lose sight of what co-parenting is meant for: raising happy kids in an environment that is healthy. Forgetting your main goal is easy to do and often happens on a subconscious […]
October 15, 2019
Tips for Talking to Your Ex During Your Divorce
Talking to your ex or soon-to-be-ex can be a minefield during or after divorce. However, you can transform potentially terrible conversations into more civilized (albeit still difficult) ones by following the tips below. Know Your Overall Objective Know exactly what your goal is with the conversation before you have it, and write the goal down […]
September 27, 2019
Speaking to a Family Law Attorney Before Your Divorce
A legal separation or divorce will bring many major changes to your life. If you are thinking about leaving your partner, you may not know the full scope of how that will impact your life going forward. Before you make this major decision, it’s wise to learn more about your options. Speak to a Family […]
September 23, 2019
Dealing with False Accusations from a Desperate Co-Parent
A separation or divorce in New Mexico is challenging enough on its own, but it can grow even more complicated when your co-parent is making unfounded or untrue accusations against you, which sometimes happens in contentious divorce or child custody cases. Regardless of how untrue your ex-partner’s words are, you have to keep in mind […]
September 19, 2019
What You Should Know About Divorce Settlement Conferences
A divorce can be a complex process, but many divorces in New Mexico settle without the spouses ever going to trial. To settle means that both spouses have agreed on a divorce settlement they negotiated together, and they’ve submitted that agreement to the court for approval. As a part of this process, a couple getting […]
September 15, 2019
How to Manage Your Finances After a Divorce
As you go through a divorce or separation, it’s entirely normal to be very concerned about your finances. You will need to make financial decisions that may impact your life for years going forward. When it comes to managing debt, you can deal with it or ignore it, the latter of which will make the […]
September 12, 2019
Changes You Should Prepare for During a Divorce
A divorce brings more than just personal changes; it can alter your professional life, too. While you may be mainly focusing on the personal issues and emotional pressures that come with a divorce, there are many practical concerns that need your attention as well. Often, when a person ends their marriage, the change may mean […]
September 9, 2019
Property Division During a Divorce
When you are going through a divorce, you have to find a way to separate yourself from your spouse in a way that will allow you to move forward with your life. While the decision to separate is a very personal and emotional one, there are still other changes that come with this process, including […]
August 24, 2019
How to Approach Making Changes to Your Parenting Plan
For kids, the months of summer offer a refreshing change of pace. Many kids spend as much of it outdoors as they can. Others are involved in various activities, including camps, sports, and summer school. Since a child’s schedule can vary greatly during the summer as opposed to the winter months, divorced or separated parents […]
August 20, 2019