Category: family law
Three Child Custody Case Mistakes To Avoid
Child custody and visitation tend to be two of the most serious aspects of a New Mexico legal separation or divorce case. Emotions run high when it comes to the children, and both parents may have different ideas about what will be best for the kids, both in the short term and over the long […]
April 18, 2018
Five Common Traits Of Strong Co-Parenting Relationships
For divorced or separated parents in New Mexico, co-parenting can be a difficult transition. It’s naturally everyone’s goal to have a healthy co-parenting relationship, as that is what’s best for the children and the parents, too. In reality, the condition of this relationship is largely determined by the state of the communication between both parents. […]
March 31, 2018
How To Handle Hidden Assets In A Divorce
Any New Mexico legal separation or divorce can involve hidden assets, and that can affect child support and property division. You deserve the share you’re truly entitled to, so if you believe your spouse isn’t being completely honest about the assets in your marriage, here are some typical scenarios to be on the lookout for. […]
March 25, 2018
Changes In The Momentum Of Family Court
Even if you’ve only vaguely followed sports, you likely know that the momentum behind a game can change with just one play. As seen in countless movies, at any moment, the energy behind a team can go flat. Then, something suddenly clicks and the momentum begins moving in a positive direction. That change lights a […]
March 19, 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
Three Ways Help Alleviate The Stress of Co-Parenting and Divorce
Co-parenting after a New Mexico divorce isn’t always blissful. Sometimes, it’s not even civil. Many parents are still recovering from the emotional fallout and stress of separation and divorce and have to now adjust to the challenges of raising children across two different homes. However, there are ways you can help alleviate some of the […]
February 19, 2018
Tips For Keeping A Routine When Co-Parenting
When you’re raising children in different households after a New Mexico divorce or separation, the scope of work for each parent usually expands immediately. As your children move between you and your co-parent’s homes, the physical responsibilities of raising them go from one parent to the other. This ends up contracting and expanding the responsibilities […]
February 9, 2018
How To Stay Organized During A Divorce
Being organized can be hard enough on a daily level, and it’s even more difficult for those going through a life challenge like a New Mexico divorce. If you are a parent, the effect divorce has on your ability to organize is amplified as now you have to handle legal, emotional and logistical shifts that […]
January 31, 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
3 Tips for Co-Parenting Text Message Communication & Conflict Resolution
If you’re raising your children across two different households post divorce or legal separation, you know that consistent communication between you and your co-parent is incredibly important. When that communication breaks down, whether it’s because of a lack of or refusal to text each other, your children will be the ones who suffer the consequences. […]
January 9, 2018