Overcoming Discrimination and Bias in Child Custody Cases in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the primary consideration of every child custody case is determining the arrangements that represent the best interests of the child in question. These cases can often become emotionally charged, and unfortunately, these emotions may sometimes influence a judge, predisposing them to unintentional discrimination or bias that can unfairly influence the outcome. Here […]
November 27, 2023
Splitting Costs When Unmarried and Cohabiting
Cohabitation is increasingly common, as friends, family members and unmarried couples choose to live together to save costs or share household responsibilities. When a cohabitation agreement is entered into for mutually compatible reasons, this arrangement can benefit both parties. However, when disagreements arise living together unmarried can create very serious problems down the line. Here […]
October 3, 2023
Routes to Single Parenthood
Through choice or circumstance, many people in New Mexico and beyond are raising children by themselves. Here is a look at some of the ways in which people typically find themselves single parenting a child and the legal implications of doing so. 1. Single by choice People who either have not found the right partner […]
October 2, 2023
Could a Trial Separation Resolve Your Relationship Woes?
Divorce is a step many people are uncomfortable with launching into, so some couples who are considering divorce prefer to attempt a trial separation first. If you are one of those people, there are several things you should be aware of before separating. What is a trial separation? A trial separation allows a married couple […]
October 2, 2023
Estate Planning Can Protect What Matters Most
Estate planning is a very important part of protecting your loved ones’ future. It is a thorough process of arranging and organizing your assets, financial affairs and personal matters to ensure that your wishes are respected and your family’s financial security is safeguarded. Most importantly, by taking the time to form an estate plan, you […]
September 5, 2023
The Process for Disputing a Will
It is very rare for the family of a deceased individual to contest their will, but the situation does arise from time to time for a variety of reasons. Here is a look at the legal grounds for contesting a will, the process you must follow in order to contest the will, and the potential […]
September 5, 2023
Understanding Guardianship in Albuquerque
In the state of New Mexico, a judge may occasionally appoint a person, company or organization to act as a guardian for someone in cases where it can be proven that the individual is no longer able to make effective decisions or handle their living arrangements, finances or healthcare needs [1]. Guardianship in New Mexico is […]
September 5, 2023
Maternal DNA Testing – What It Is and Why You May Need It
We’ve all read news stories about children who were swapped at birth, and it is easy to believe that allaying a woman’s concern that the child she is rearing is not her own is the only reason to engage in maternal DNA testing. As counter-intuitive as it seems, there are a few reasons you may […]
August 2, 2023
Navigating the Legal Landscape Of LGBTQ+ Adoption
The word “family” is becoming increasingly inclusive. No longer just the domain of a male-female partnership, all people from all walks of life, beliefs, genders and sexualities are now able to start a family, whether they are alone or in a partnership, to nurture and care for children and build a loving family of their […]
August 2, 2023
Exploring a Grandparent’s Legal Right to Access After Divorce
When a couple gets a divorce, they will work toward achieving the best outcome for themselves and their children. They will need to separate joint assets and finances, protect assets that are solely owned, update their will and any power of attorney documents that exist, create a custody and co-parenting plan, and potentially find a […]
August 2, 2023