What is a Default Divorce & How Will it Affect You?
Whether you and your soon-to-be-ex partner agree on most matters in your divorce process or not, your hopes for a fast divorce can easily fade when the other party stops responding. While you may or may not expect them to ignore you personally, it is uncommon for someone to stop responding to divorce lawyers, attorneys, […]
December 16, 2022
Visitation Rights of Outside Family Members After a Divorce
There are few matters that can make the divorce process more complex than child custody. When you’re not an immediate family member of a child, but still want to maintain your relationship with them, it can be nerve-wracking to watch the custody battle from the sidelines. Will you be granted visitation? Can a legal guardian […]
December 12, 2022
The Key Difference Between Protection & Restraining Orders in New Mexico
When you’re a victim of domestic violence, you’re likely familiar with phrases like “restraining order” and “protection order,” but what does that mean for you? If you’re ready to seek protection from someone who is abusing, stalking, harassing you, making you feel unsafe, or otherwise affecting your quality of life, then you may need to […]
December 9, 2022
How to Plan for Divorce When You & Your Partner Own a Business Together
In a previous article, we discussed the factors involved and actions you can take in pursuing a divorce as a business owner. However, what should you do to prepare when your partner in marriage is also your partner in business? Divorce–an already complex process–becomes an even more complicated subject for you, your partner, your legal […]
December 5, 2022
When Should You Hire a Family Law Attorney?
Whenever you’re in a situation that falls under the umbrella of family law, you may wonder to yourself when it’s necessary to hire a family law attorney for their expertise and guidance. While each situation is different, every person and every instance can benefit from the professional help an experienced lawyer can provide. Let’s review […]
November 30, 2022
What You Should Know About the Most Common Types of Divorce
If you’ve started to research the divorce process, you’ll probably come across the various avenues you can take to finish the process. Everything from “collaborative divorce” to “litigated divorce” can occur, but how do you know which one you want to pursue or which one your situation will likely turn into? In this article, we’re […]
November 22, 2022
What Are the Requirements to Adopt in New Mexico?
When you’re set on starting your family through adoption, often the first concern in any prospective parent’s mind is “what are the requirements to bring a child home?” As adoption grows in popularity across the country as well as New Mexico, more people are learning about the rigorous process involved with adopting as well as […]
November 16, 2022
Parental Alienation & Shared Custody: What You Need to Know
As a divorced parent, one of the worst feelings you can have is feeling that the other parent is actively working to turn your child against you or damage their relationship with you. If you’re concerned this is happening or you’ve noticed strange behavior in your child or ex-spouse, you may be witnessing parental alienation, […]
November 11, 2022
How to Plan for Divorce as a Business Owner
Divorce is a complicated process to maneuver, even if the two partners don’t have many shared assets. However, business owners will have an extra layer of complexity in their divorce, even if your partner isn’t involved in the business. In this article, we’ll discuss how to approach divorce as a business owner, how to protect […]
November 7, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Military Divorce
The topic of divorce is never easy, but it can be especially complex when you or your partner are members of the military. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of military divorce and when you’re ready, contact our Albuquerque and Santa Fe divorce attorneys to take the first step in starting your new life […]
November 4, 2022