What You Should Know About the Different Types of Adoption in New Mexico
Whether you are in an LGBT relationship or simply want to pursue adoption to build your own family, it’s easy to get lost in the paperwork and various forms of adoption. Without prior experience, how are you supposed to know how you’d like to adopt a child and what kind of adoption will work best […]
October 27, 2022
4 Important Things to Discuss Before Choosing Divorce
All relationships go through their ups and downs, but some marriages have more downs than ups. Regardless of why you’re considering divorce, there are things to consider before beginning the process that can help you along the way. Before you start the divorce process with an Albuquerque divorce attorney, let’s talk about four of the […]
October 21, 2022
Ending Your LGBTQ+ Marriage: Should You File for Divorce During the Holidays?
Divorce is a tough thing to plan and discuss, but it’s especially tricky to navigate during the holiday season at the end of the year. A time that is often meant for family time, peace, and joy doesn’t fit the complicated legal situation, financial complexities, and introduction of LGBT family law attorneys that go along […]
October 17, 2022
Community Property in New Mexico: What’s Included & What’s an Exception
One of the first concerns most people have when they start the divorce process is how they’re going to protect their assets from being divided with their soon-to-be ex and how to avoid taking over their partner’s debt. In New Mexico, community property law dictates how this is done and can either help or hinder […]
October 11, 2022
How to Plan & Navigate a Holiday Custody Schedule with Your Co-Parent
This time of year comes with decreased work schedules, visits with family, gifts and long weekends. When you share your children with a co-parent, the holiday season can also be a source of extreme frustration. Creating a holiday custody schedule can be overwhelming and lead to arguments or confusion if you don’t create a solid […]
October 7, 2022
How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Ex After Divorce
Once your divorce is finalized and you’re finally free to restart your life, your children will likely want to talk to you about the separation and the other parent. When you’re sharing custody, getting frustrating news through your child or having them relay your private conversations with them to the other parent can be upsetting. […]
October 3, 2022
How to Build a Child Visitation Plan for an LGBTQ+ Family
Once you and your partner have decided to pursue a divorce, your first thought is probably not about you, your finances, or what others will think: it’s about your child. In an amicable split, the first thing most couples will do is discuss how to continue to be good parents and provide your mutual child […]
September 30, 2022
How to Change Your Will & Living Trust After Divorce in Albuquerque
A divorce is often a long process filled with paperwork, time-consuming meetings, and lots of talk about assets. Once you’re finally finished with the process, it feels like a weight has been lifted and you look forward to never worrying about legal paperwork connected to your ex again. However, before you get too excited to […]
September 25, 2022
The 7 Easiest Divorce Mistakes You Can Avoid in New Mexico
As much as relationships are discussed in media, movies, and family conversations, no one discusses divorces in quite the same way. With the divorce rate currently sitting at 42.6% in America, we should have more of a general understanding on how the process works and why some couples choose it. However, since the topic is […]
September 20, 2022
How to Discuss Your Child Being Bullied with Your Ex & Co-Parent
Bullying is one of the most prevalent stressors of a child’s life, but when you and your former partner have divorced, it’s difficult to have a clear idea of how to address the situation. Regardless of how close you’ve stayed with your ex, you’ll need to collaborate with them to give your child the best […]
September 15, 2022