Category: family law
Child Custody Agreement Modifications
When it comes to child custody, it is always ideal when both parents can come to an agreement together without needing the court to intervene or have the judge decide for them. However, after a child custody agreement has been reached and has been in use for a period of time, one parent might decide […]
May 18, 2017
How A DUI or DWI Conviction Can Impact Your Family Law Case
New Mexico, like many other states, takes the act of drunk or drugged driving seriously. Even a first offense can net you fines, jail time and the loss of your license for up to a year, according to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety . What you may not know, however, is that being […]
May 12, 2017
What To Expect During The First Meeting With A Family Law Attorney
When you are first going to meet a New Mexico family lawyer, you may feel nervous about it. You are already dealing with a life-changing event, and that is a stressful time in which to have a new experience like meeting with a lawyer. While your first meeting with your family law attorney will vary […]
May 2, 2017
Military Family Law and Child Custody Information
While it is common knowledge that around half of all marriages end in divorce, what many people do not know is that the rate is slightly higher for members of the Armed Forces. As the rate of military divorces increases, so does the number of child custody cases, and this has brought issues specific to […]
March 14, 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
Depositions For Family Law Case
One tool lawyers use to find out information for a trial or settlement negotiations is a deposition. This is somewhat like interviewing a person who could have relevant information about the case at hand. The interview is completed under oath, with a lawyer asking questions, the person answering and the court reporter documenting all of […]
January 2, 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
Child Custody Holiday-Sharing Tips
Holidays can bring on some of the worst disputes in child custody. Often, this is because one parent is trying to change the holiday-sharing agreement without the consent of the other parent. Other times, holiday plans are made on both sides that don’t follow the parenting plan. In either case, violation consequences can be serious […]
November 25, 2016