Category: child custody
Military Family Law and Child Custody Information
While it is common knowledge that around half of all marriages end in divorce, what many people do not know is that the rate is slightly higher for members of the Armed Forces. As the rate of military divorces increases, so does the number of child custody cases, and this has brought issues specific to […]
March 14, 2017
How To Help An Adopted Child Cope With Divorce
Divorce is hard on children in general, but there can be another layer of difficultly in the case of adopted children. The loss of a family unit can serve to amplify some of the tough emotions adoptees are already dealing with. Adopted kids often struggle with the idea of whether they “belong” in a family, […]
February 27, 2017
Child Custody Holiday-Sharing Tips
Holidays can bring on some of the worst disputes in child custody. Often, this is because one parent is trying to change the holiday-sharing agreement without the consent of the other parent. Other times, holiday plans are made on both sides that don’t follow the parenting plan. In either case, violation consequences can be serious […]
November 25, 2016
New Mexico Child Custody Laws For Out Of State Travel
If you’re divorced or in the midst of the process, you’re probably wondering about a lot of issues, particularly those related to child custody and visitation. One big question that tends to come up is whether you can take your children out of New Mexico for a summer vacation, and if so, how you go […]
November 21, 2016
What You Should Know If Your Ex Stops Paying Child Support
If your ex-spouse or partner isn’t meeting his or her child support obligations, it can place a substantial burden on you and your family. You alone will be trying to support your children when your ex doesn’t pay, and this can get very difficult rather quickly. Here’s what you should know if your ex stops […]
November 18, 2016
Four Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Family Law Attorney
Navigating the legal system is confusing and complicated under the best of circumstances, and it can seem even more intimidating when you’re going through a serious family law matter, such as divorce or child custody. In cases like these, the last thing you need is for your interactions with your attorney to pose yet another […]
November 5, 2016
Changes to Your Divorce Settlement – Custody — Case Study
An Albuquerque woman came to us with a legal problem. She had custody of her two young children and had been divorced for three years. Her ex-husband wanted to change the terms of their Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) and the established Parenting Plan that was part of their divorce. He specifically filed for full custody […]
October 20, 2016
Using Social Media During Your Divorce or Family Law Case
Today, it’s not uncommon for a lot of your personal life to end up on a social media platform such as Facebook or Twitter. While sharing photos of your recent trip or some amazing food you just ate is fine, you have to be careful about what you’re sharing online when you’re going through a […]
July 11, 2016
Have Your Children's Best Interest at Heart? 4 Reasons You Should Hire a Child Custody Lawyer for Mediation
In custody mediation, you and the other parent work with an independent third party to resolve your disagreements and reach a compromise. If you’re successful, a custody and visitation order that reflects the terms you and the other parent came to is written out and presented to the judge to make it official. The goals […]
June 30, 2016
Under What Circumstances Can You Modify Child Support?
Are you paying fair child support? You may be entitled to a modification. Watch as Tamara Hoffstedder explains the circumstances that may change the amount of support you have to pay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LAa6RDdAnQ Call us today to see if you might be eligible to modify your child support payments.
January 7, 2016