Celebrating Mother's Day and Father's Day After a Divorce
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can seem like a can of worms all of a sudden after a New Mexico divorce or legal separation. However, these life events don’t change the significance of either day, so they shouldn’t impact the celebration of them, either. Whatever your current situation is, try the tips below to help […]
May 15, 2018
Co-Parenting After a Divorce in New Mexico
After a New Mexico divorce, there are a lot of major changes to adjust to, and one of them is co-parenting. From heightened emotions to scheduling and finances, co-parenting can become complicated quickly, and that’s never a good thing. Consistently being stressed and in conflict will benefit no one, and neither you nor your kids […]
May 10, 2018
Handling Conflict During a NM Divroce
Conflict can be pretty daunting, especially during a New Mexico divorce or legal separation. When there’s a risk of escalating tensions and causing an all-out argument, it can seem easier to just avoid the conflict instead. This is a temporary fix, and staying silent to avoid conflict usually isn’t the right way to go when […]
May 7, 2018
The Dangers of Badmouthing Your Co-Parent in a New Mexico Divorce
Bitter feelings and frustration are pretty common in divorce, despite everyone’s best efforts to avoid negativity. Naturally, badmouthing can also rear its ugly head in this situation, and it makes the already-difficult task of co-parenting more challenging and stressful than it should be. Regardless of how often badmouthing is occurring in or after your New […]
April 30, 2018
Three Child Custody Case Mistakes To Avoid
Child custody and visitation tend to be two of the most serious aspects of a New Mexico legal separation or divorce case. Emotions run high when it comes to the children, and both parents may have different ideas about what will be best for the kids, both in the short term and over the long […]
April 18, 2018
Five Common Traits Of Strong Co-Parenting Relationships
For divorced or separated parents in New Mexico, co-parenting can be a difficult transition. It’s naturally everyone’s goal to have a healthy co-parenting relationship, as that is what’s best for the children and the parents, too. In reality, the condition of this relationship is largely determined by the state of the communication between both parents. […]
March 31, 2018
How To Handle Hidden Assets In A Divorce
Any New Mexico legal separation or divorce can involve hidden assets, and that can affect child support and property division. You deserve the share you’re truly entitled to, so if you believe your spouse isn’t being completely honest about the assets in your marriage, here are some typical scenarios to be on the lookout for. […]
March 25, 2018
Changes In The Momentum Of Family Court
Even if you’ve only vaguely followed sports, you likely know that the momentum behind a game can change with just one play. As seen in countless movies, at any moment, the energy behind a team can go flat. Then, something suddenly clicks and the momentum begins moving in a positive direction. That change lights a […]
March 19, 2018
Co-Parenting Communication During A Divorce
How you approach communicating with your co-parent has a direct impact on the outcome in a New Mexico divorce. Cooperation, empathy and open-mindedness are essential for positive communication between co-parents, but some parents find themselves stuck in negativity ruts and unable to identify which behaviors are preventing them from going forward. One common behavior that […]
March 14, 2018
Finding Yourself Again After A Divorce
When you look at your post-divorce life in New Mexico, there are a lot of things to consider, and one area that people often have trouble with is dating. After all, it has probably been years since you’ve had to contend with the dating scene, and it can seem like a daunting proposition. You’ve probably […]
February 27, 2018