Category: General
Property in Divorce
When you’re facing a divorce, all the assets you and your spouse have are naturally a concern. You don’t want to end up walking away empty-handed and need to be able to support yourself once the marriage is officially over. Keep reading to learn more about how property is handled in a divorce case in […]
August 1, 2016
Using Social Media During Your Divorce or Family Law Case
Today, it’s not uncommon for a lot of your personal life to end up on a social media platform such as Facebook or Twitter. While sharing photos of your recent trip or some amazing food you just ate is fine, you have to be careful about what you’re sharing online when you’re going through a […]
July 11, 2016
What is a “Guardians Ad Litem”
In your family law case, you may have already heard the term “guardians ad litem” or simply “GAL” mentioned. A guardian ad litem is an attorney who is responsible for representing the best interests of the children involved in a court case. A guardian ad litem can be requested and appointed by a judge in […]
July 8, 2016
Who else can sit in when you talk to your lawyer?
Family law issues are very emotional. More and more often clients are asking to bring friends or family members into a legal meeting with them. Is this a good idea? The reason this is important is because of the attorney client relationship. Anything you say to your attorney is “privileged” or protected from anyone else […]
October 23, 2015
Why is it important to have parentage/paternity decided?
Just because your name is on the birth certificate doesn’t mean you automatically have rights as a father. A dad needs to have a “declaration of paternity” to have his legal rights insured. With a declaration of paternity filed with the Clerk or signed by a judge, a father will have input into decisions on […]
October 16, 2015
How are Child Support Payments Determined in New Mexico
Child support payments can be a complicated issue, adding an extra source of stress during an already difficult time. However, information is your ally in any legal situation, and being informed about what’s happening and why can help put your mind at ease. Primary Considerations Determining the amount of future payments involves a number of […]
September 30, 2015
How is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order Used to Allocate Retirement Assets During a Divorce
Do you or your spouse have a retirement plan or a pension plan that needs to be divided pursuant to a divorce? If so, you need to get what’s called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, commonly called a QDRO. These are separate orders that are drafted so that the plan administrator of the retirement benefits divides […]
August 26, 2015
What You Might Experience When You Go To a Court Hearing
Hi. I’m Susan, a paralegal, and today I want to talk to you about what you might experience when you go to a court hearing. Whether it’s divorce, custody, or child support, there are a whole lot of things to think about. For compassionate, knowledgeable legal representation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, call our office today.
August 19, 2015
Prenuptial Agreement for Gay and Lesbian Clients
Now that gay and lesbian individuals have the right to marry, a lot of older gay and lesbian clients have come to us asking, “How do we get our prior relationship included in our marriage?” Because marriage starts from the day that you get married, the law doesn’t include the previous five, ten, twenty years […]
August 12, 2015
How QDRO Is Used To Split Up Retirement Assets During A Divorce
Watch as Dorene A. Kuffer of explains what a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) is and how it affects the division of your retirement plan and pension plan in a divorce. If you or your spouse have a retirement plan or a pension plan that needs to be divided pursuant to your divorce you’ll need […]
August 5, 2015