Child Support Imputation and It's Implications
In New Mexico, both parents are obligated to support their children until they become self-supporting or turn 21 years old in most cases. When parents are not living together, the parent whom the child primarily lives with can receive child support from the other parent. This money is meant to help cover the cost of […]
October 14, 2018
Understanding What Is Necessary in a Divorce Team
When you are preparing for divorce in New Mexico, it is about more than just getting your assets and finances in order. Finding the right lawyer is incredibly important. After all, it’s your lawyer who will be representing your interests and helping you pull together your team for the proceedings. A divorce case is usually […]
October 8, 2018
Navigating Infant Care Plans After a Divorce
Crafting the most suitable parenting plan is the goal for many families after a New Mexico separation or divorce. When a parenting plan supports healthy, stable relationships, it’s the best thing for the children’s happiness over the long term. Creating the “best” parenting plan, however, can feel intimidating at the onset, especially if one of […]
October 4, 2018
Co-Parenting for Never Married Parents
Not all co-parents in New Mexico have been through a divorce because some couples chose not to get married. Never-married parents, however, still face challenges similar to those of parents who are going through a divorce, with some additional issues. Determining what the parenting responsibilities are in a legal sense can be more complicated for […]
October 4, 2018
Parenting Plan Modifications
At the end of your separation, divorce or custody case in New Mexico, you will receive a final parenting plan. This plan can be crafted by the judge in your child’s best interests if you and your co-parent can’t agree, or it might be based on arrangements you and your co-parent agreed upon. While this […]
September 29, 2018
Dealing with School as Co-Parents
A new school year brings changes for parents and children alike. When you are approaching the start of a school year on the heels of a legal separation or divorce, there are going to be some additional challenges you will have to face. To reduce everyone’s stress and make the transition to a two-parent household […]
September 24, 2018
Reasons to Be Cautious During a Divorce
Going through the divorce process in New Mexico can be a challenging experience, particularly if one or both spouses are doing things aimed at undermining their partner when it comes to asset division or other areas of the divorce. A family law attorney can help you tremendously in any divorce situation, but there are some […]
September 22, 2018
Managing Child Screen Time After a Divorce
When you are approaching or going through a divorce or legal separation in New Mexico as a parent, there are always new challenges to address. One area that can be difficult to navigate at first is parenting across two households. To make this as effective and stable for your child as possible, you and your […]
September 5, 2018
Stepparents and Legal Guardianship
Families are not static. They change and grow, and people welcome new members all the time through friendship, birth and marriage. Stepparents are an increasingly common and important part of the structure of many families. They can play a significant role in the upbringing of a child, acting as another adult for the child to […]
August 29, 2018
Child Custody Law
Child custody can be a confusing subject for a lot of people. If you have never dealt with a custody case in New Mexico before, you may feel a little lost when you start looking into custody because of all the professional and legal terms involved. However, once you see everything broken down, it is […]
August 21, 2018