How to Remain Friendly as Co-Parents After a Divorce
A couple decides to separate or divorce for many reasons, but no matter what that reason is, it’s still often a hard choice to make. Ending a close relationship is a tough process, and many people wonder if they can get through a divorce together as friends. Some circumstances will make that close to impossible. […]
May 10, 2019
Creating an Infant Parenting Plan
Over the past few decades, the way in which family law professionals and parents approach the creation of infant child custody schedules has evolved in New Mexico and elsewhere. More research on early childhood development and the impact of divorce on children has emerged, and this has resulted in more detailed and complex infant visitation […]
May 7, 2019
Telling Your Children About Your Divorce
No one decides to get married with eventual divorce in mind, but sometimes things change and divorce is a natural progression. While the end of the relationship may be challenging for you and your spouse, the process will get more difficult if you have children involved. One of the first steps in a divorce, outside […]
April 25, 2019
Why You Cannot Share a Divorce Attorney
A divorce in New Mexico raises many questions for the spouses involved. For some people, questions such as “Will I get full custody of my kids?” or “Who is going to get the house?” become among the most important. For couples in a low-conflict divorce, however, one popular question is “Can we share a divorce […]
April 21, 2019
What You Should Know About Gambling Debts During a Divorce
Losses from gambling can have a lasting and devastating effect on your life and those of your family members. Sometimes, one person’s gambling habits may lead to debts and will be the cause of the divorce. In any event, if you are divorcing in New Mexico and your spouse has debts due to gambling, you […]
April 20, 2019
The Importance of Being Upfront with Your Divorce Attorney
It’s not always in your best interest to fully disclose everything, but there are some exceptions to this principle, and speaking to your attorney about your divorce is one of them. You always need to tell your New Mexico family law attorney the full truth. While the issues in your divorce are definitely personal and […]
April 14, 2019
3 Factors to Consider When a Previously Absent Parent Returns
Losing contact with one parent due to divorce is often incredibly traumatic for a child to experience. Whether the relationship was secure prior to the separation or not, suddenly not seeing or hearing from a parent can have vast consequences that impact a child for years to come. For some families, however, this type of […]
April 10, 2019
The Child Custody Evaluation Process
A child custody evaluation is a common process in New Mexico family law cases. However, it can still be an anxiety-inducing time for a parent. To keep your fears in check and ensure you are properly prepared for this process, you should take a closer look at the custody evaluation process and how it can […]
April 6, 2019
Dealing with a Rogue Spouse During a Divorce
Experiencing a divorce can be an emotional and stressful experience, particularly when one spouse–or both spouses–are doing things meant to undermine the other spouse in asset division. You may be facing this type of divorce yourself and wondering if you need to get an attorney. The truth is that nearly everyone can benefit from having […]
March 24, 2019
What You Should Know About Dividing a Business
Nearly everyone facing a divorce feels some anxiety over what will happen to the money and assets of the marriage and how their finances will look post-divorce. The process of divorce can be even more complicated and stressful when one or both spouses own a business. To get through your divorce while keeping your business […]
March 22, 2019