Category: family law
Three Rules For Managing Family Plans and Information During Separation and After Divorce
When you have two separate homes during a separation period or post-divorce, managing family plans can get complicated quickly. Scheduling pick-up and drop-off times between both homes, deciding how holidays are going to work, and remembering all of the after-school activities and events your children have can be a lot to handle. On top of […]
August 20, 2017
Seven Tips For Easing A Child's Transitions Between Two Homes
When you’re in the midst of a New Mexico divorce, you’ve got a lot of things to consider. Naturally, your kids are at the top of that list, and many factors in your divorce can cause them stress. One point that can be particularly upsetting for your kids is having to move between your house […]
August 4, 2017
Communication Documentation And Divorce
When you decide to divorce in New Mexico, it can be scary at first for a lot of reasons. For starters, it’s likely that you’ve never done this before, so you don’t have the knowledge you would like to navigate it. Whether you are considering divorce right now or are already in the process, one […]
July 31, 2017
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
7 Common Social Media Mistakes During A Divorce
Emotions run high during a divorce, and it’s all too easy to act without thinking things through. Unfortunately, social media now can document every single mistake you make in the form of posts, and these can be used against you in court in New Mexico. When it comes to using social media during your divorce, […]
June 14, 2017
What You Should Know About Domestic Violence Orders Of Protection In New Mexico
In New Mexico, an Order of Protection is an order from the court that directs one person to keep away from another person and not harm them in any way. This order can also provide other relief to the person requesting it. For example, if both parties are living together, the order can direct the […]
June 9, 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
What Should You Do If Child Visitation Is Withheld
A parent often has to work hard for child visitation, and the last thing they want is to have something preventing it from happening as scheduled. However, sometimes it is the other parent that stands in the way of visitation, especially in situations where the divorce was particularly emotionally charged and unpleasant for everyone involved. […]
May 27, 2017