Category: divorce court
5 Things That Turn “Simple” Divorce Cases Into Complicated Cases
As you consider whether you need an attorney for your “simple” divorce, there is something you must keep in mind: a simple case can turn into a complex one at any time during the process. While there is no way to tell how your divorce will go without a crystal ball, here are five things […]
September 17, 2021
Things To Consider Before Filing For Divorce
As you realize your marriage is ending, you may find yourself in a storm of frustration, emotions and stress. Everyone is going to have to adjust to new living arrangements and make decisions about property and money. The emotions that stem from these changes make it more difficult for spouses to understand or even just […]
May 8, 2020
Understanding the Role of a Receiver During the Divorce Process
In a divorce, it’s not unusual for one spouse to hide assets, ignore court orders or to allow joint property to be lost or squandered. In certain cases, the court may decide that appointing a receiver is needed to resolve or improve a bad situation. A receivership is not part of every divorce, but they […]
February 18, 2020
What You Should Know About Gambling Debts During a Divorce
Losses from gambling can have a lasting and devastating effect on your life and those of your family members. Sometimes, one person’s gambling habits may lead to debts and will be the cause of the divorce. In any event, if you are divorcing in New Mexico and your spouse has debts due to gambling, you […]
April 20, 2019
4 Steps to Helping Children Adapt to a Divorce
Going from one house to two can be tough for any child after a divorce or separation in New Mexico. A family transition such as this means the child has to deal with not seeing both parents each day and also adapt to new surroundings in the home of the parent who moved. That’s why […]
November 2, 2018
Co-Parenting Communication During A Divorce
How you approach communicating with your co-parent has a direct impact on the outcome in a New Mexico divorce. Cooperation, empathy and open-mindedness are essential for positive communication between co-parents, but some parents find themselves stuck in negativity ruts and unable to identify which behaviors are preventing them from going forward. One common behavior that […]
March 14, 2018
How To Communicate With A High-Conflict Co-Parent
Divorcing a spouse who is drawn to conflict can present challenges on multiple levels. If you have children together, one of the biggest obstacles in this type of situation is determining just how to form a working co-parent relationship. Your co-parent may already have an agenda in mind, and his or her ideas may not […]
January 20, 2018
Three Things You Will Learn In Co-Parenting Class
When you’re going to separate or divorce in New Mexico, you’ve got a lot of things to worry about. As as parent, it’s only natural that chief among your concerns is your children and how they will handle the process and all the big changes in their lives. Luckily, there a lot of steps you […]
October 12, 2017
How To Prepare For Family Law Court
Going to court is hard on the nerves on its own, and it can seem worse when you’re going for a hearing for your divorce or child custody case because the stakes are so high. As with anything else in life that makes you anxious, learning more about family court in New Mexico and feeling […]
June 3, 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