Category: divorce lawyer

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 […]

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 […]

Steps To Protect Yourself From New Debt During A Divorce

Financial problems can cause a lot of stress during a marriage, and it is no surprise than they can continue to add to the tension during a divorce, especially when it comes to debt. In New Mexico, debt from the marriage belongs to both parties because it is a community property state. This means that […]

Prenuptial Agreements In New Mexico

Prenups are not a new concept, but they are becoming more common. These premarital agreements are subject to state law, so keep reading to learn more about prenuptial agreements in New Mexico. When is a prenup needed? A prenup is no longer just for rich people or people who might think they will get divorced, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tips to Staying Cool, Calm and Collected During a Divorce

Keeping calm when you’re negotiating your divorce is crucial, but it can be difficult. During this emotionally fraught period, it’s entirely normal to have sensitive topics pop up, strain your emotions and bring out some of your less-than-positive qualities. When you’re discussing who gets what, all of these feelings can take their toll on you […]

Divorce Mistakes to Avoid

While the thought of going through a divorce is probably enough to make you want to head for the hills sometimes, there are ways to handle the process in a healthier, less stressed-out manner. You will likely make some mistakes along the way, but there are a few common ones you can avoid to help […]

Fathers’ Rights – Navigating in New Mexico Courts

Fathers are important to children. You know that. And if you’re reading this now, something is probably standing in the way of this. There’s so much information on the internet about what’s now become a marketing hook: Fathers’ Rights… Men’s Rights. I won’t get into how the “fathers’ rights” movement began other than to say […]

Fastest Divorce in New Mexico

How fast can I get a divorce? That’s a question our law office hears frequently. Some people ask because they badly want out of a relationship that’s full of conflict and constant fighting. They just want it to be over! But others have it all mapped out. Both parties have agreed on how things will […]