Category: General
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
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
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
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
Understanding Divorce Papers In New Mexico
If you were recently served divorce papers in New Mexico, the first thing you should do is take a deep breath and keep calm. Next, find a place to sit down and look over the papers once just for any dates or times for hearings or deadlines for responses. Then, go back over the papers […]
April 28, 2017