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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
Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer
Today we are going to talk about child support. What exactly does child support depend on? Well, first of all, child support is computed on a formula in part based upon your gross income. What’s your gross income? It is the income before taxes that are taken out before any deductions from your employer are […]
July 29, 2015
What Paperwork is Needed for a Typical Divorce Case?
Hi, I’m Susan the paralegal and I’m here to talk to you today about the paperwork that you need to gather for either a divorce or a custody case. Every case is unique, so I’m only going over some of the basic documents that you absolutely should collect and bring. A good law firm and a […]
July 27, 2015
Preparing For a Legal Consultation
Hi, I’m Susan the paralegal; I want to talk to you about preparing for a legal consultation. We talked once before about paid versus free consultations and no matter which one you are having, you really need to get your act together before you go to meet an attorney. Below are some of my tips […]
July 15, 2015
Should I Be Worried if I Do Not Hear From My Attorney in a While?
Hi. My name is Susan, and I’m the paralegal. I am here today to answer the question “What is your attorney doing when they’re not talking to you?” Well, there is a whole list of things they could be doing, and here are just some of them. They could be researching the legal issue behind […]
June 26, 2015