Category: dissolution of marriage
Dealing With Communication Issues During And After Divorce
Communication during and after a New Mexico divorce can become really complicated, and especially difficult when there are kids involved. You may not have a problem getting in contact with your former spouse, having clear, productive conversations can be another matter entirely. Sometimes, this devolves into a patterns of long-winded emails or vague, frustrating text […]
July 21, 2017
Divorce Mediation in New Mexico
Divorce mediation is an option in New Mexico, and it can be a great way for you to settle your divorce without having to have a judge decide crucial matters for you. In mediation, an independent third party will work with you and your spouse to help you come to a settlement agreement. You can […]
July 8, 2017
Six Tips For Living Together During A Divorce
One popular myth about divorce perpetuated by movies, TV shows and books is that once the divorce papers have been filed, one of the spouses immediately must move out of the home the couple shared. While one spouse certainly can move out if he or she decides to do so, it’s not a requirement. The […]
May 31, 2017
Understanding Divorce Papers In New Mexico
If you were recently served divorce papers in New Mexico, the first thing you should do is take a deep breath and keep calm. Next, find a place to sit down and look over the papers once just for any dates or times for hearings or deadlines for responses. Then, go back over the papers […]
April 28, 2017
What You Need To Know About the "Schedule of Asset and Debts"
In any divorce in New Mexico, there comes a time when you have to deal with finances. In this state’s family law, there is a rule known as 1-123 that requires divorcing couples to disclose their finances in detail on a forms known as the “Schedule of Asset and Debts.” Keep reading to learn more about […]
April 10, 2017
The Difference Between Negotiated, Litigated And Collaborative Divorce
Unfortunately, many marriages in the US end in divorce. In fact, the American Psychological Association estimates that anywhere from 40 to 50 percent of couples divorce (http://www.apa.org/topics/divorce/). Naturally, with all of the divorces that happen every year, including in New Mexico, the approaches have evolved. These days, there are three general categories a divorce may […]
March 9, 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
Parental Communication Skills For Divorce
When a New Mexico divorce or separation is difficult, it can be challenging for former spouses to maintain a relationship of any kind. When children are involved, however, parenting continues even after the union between the spouses has ended. Therefore, it is important to build and keep positive communication skills as parents. If you feel […]
February 14, 2017
Income And Expenses During The Divorce Process
The road from the start of your divorce to a decree can take days or even years in some cases, but life will still go on while it is in process. Therefore, there needs to be a temporary division of income and expenses, which is also known as “interim support.” The income coming into your […]
January 21, 2017
What You Need To Know About Spousal And Child Support And Bankruptcy
Given the current state of the economy and the rise in health care costs, many people in New Mexico and elsewhere are either planning to or are in the process of filing for bankruptcy. If you’re recently divorced, your finances might have taken a hit as a result, and you might be among the people […]
December 27, 2016