Switching to a New Family Law Attorney
When you decide to work with one family law attorney for your New Mexico divorce, it can be tough to try to switch to a new attorney in the middle of the process. Sometimes, people want to change attorneys because they disagree with the attorney’s tactics, they are not happy with the progress so far, […]
January 20, 2019
6 Parenting Plan Mistakes to Avoid
In New Mexico, a parenting plan is an agreement that covers all the details of a custody arrangement, including the parenting time schedule and holidays. This plan, once approved by the court, is binding on both parents and must be followed, although it can be changed if circumstances call for it. Because it is binding […]
January 17, 2019
The Role of Cyberstalking in a Divorce
With location tracking, social media and other online resources readily available these days, protecting your privacy has become increasingly difficult. The Digital Age has made keeping in touch with friends and family easier than before, but it has also created new problems, including cyberstalking. This is the act of harassing a person with electronics, such […]
January 14, 2019
Identifying Potential Issues in a Marriage
Every relationship has its own dynamic, and there are many reasons that a couple decides to separate or divorce in New Mexico. However, research conducted by various experts over the years has uncovered behaviors that could indicate a couple is heading toward divorce. While there are always exceptions, if you are concerned about your marriage, […]
January 7, 2019
Minimizing the Cost of Divorce
Thanks to the media and stories passed around family, friends and acquaintances, many people believe that getting divorce will be very expensive. Although there are costs involved, a New Mexico divorce doesn’t automatically leave you flat broke. A lot of what goes into a divorce’s final cost stems from how the couple is choosing to […]
January 7, 2019
The Differences Between Custody and Guardianship
Custody and guardianship are closely related but different concepts that are used to describe the legal relationship between a child and an adult. Although these two terms are often confused, the relationships are different in a number of significant ways, including: Who can appoint them The legal relationship’s duration Who is usually granted custody versus […]
December 6, 2018
4 Steps to Helping Children Adapt to a Divorce
Going from one house to two can be tough for any child after a divorce or separation in New Mexico. A family transition such as this means the child has to deal with not seeing both parents each day and also adapt to new surroundings in the home of the parent who moved. That’s why […]
November 2, 2018
Myths Surrounding Divorce in New Mexico
A divorce is never easy, no matter how civil you are with your spouse during the process. As you are getting divorced, you’re probably going to hear advice from everyone, whether it’s your close friends and family or your coworkers and regular babysitter. Before you consider any well-intended advice, you need to make sure you […]
November 2, 2018
How to Find an Adoption Attorney
Adopting in New Mexico might be a new experience for you. As a legal process, you will need to have an experienced family law attorney to guide you and ensure that your adoption meets all state regulations and laws. Naturally, the process of bringing a child into your family is both exciting and intimidating at […]
October 21, 2018
Handling a Family Home Buyout During a Divorce
How to handle the family home is often a tough and emotional question to deal with during a divorce or separation in New Mexico. There are many good memories associated with the family home, and it can be hard to face losing those reminders. When you have children, this is an even trickier subject because […]
October 16, 2018