Category: General
Should You Get A Post-Nuptial Agreement?
Most people have heard of prenuptial agreements. In a prenup, two people who are going to get married enter into a contract that spells out how assets will be divided if they divorce or die and addresses some other issues that may pop up during the marriage. If you are already married, a prenup isn’t […]
April 23, 2017
What You Need To Know About the "Schedule of Asset and Debts"
In any divorce in New Mexico, there comes a time when you have to deal with finances. In this state’s family law, there is a rule known as 1-123 that requires divorcing couples to disclose their finances in detail on a forms known as the “Schedule of Asset and Debts.” Keep reading to learn more about […]
April 10, 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
The Difference Between Negotiated, Litigated And Collaborative Divorce
Unfortunately, many marriages in the US end in divorce. In fact, the American Psychological Association estimates that anywhere from 40 to 50 percent of couples divorce (http://www.apa.org/topics/divorce/). Naturally, with all of the divorces that happen every year, including in New Mexico, the approaches have evolved. These days, there are three general categories a divorce may […]
March 9, 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
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 […]
December 6, 2016