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Minimizing the Cost of Divorce
Thanks to the media and stories passed around family, friends and acquaintances, many people believe that getting divorce will be very expensive. Although there are costs involved, a New Mexico divorce doesn’t automatically leave you flat broke. A lot of what goes into a divorce’s final cost stems from how the couple is choosing to […]
January 7, 2019
Tips For Successful Co-Parenting
There are a lot of challenges in raising children between two different homes after you’ve separated or started the divorce process in New Mexico. While you and your co-parent likely agree that you want your children to be raised so that they are happy and healthy, it’s the fine details that could become a contention […]
September 23, 2017
Factors To Consider With A Military Divorce
Divorce in New Mexico can get complicated under the best of circumstances, and if one or both spouses are members of the Armed Forces, it can be even more complex. If you or your spouse are divorcing and one or both of you is in the military, it’s important to seek legal advice from an […]
September 4, 2017
Managing A Child's Healthcare After Divorce
A child’s health is always a significant concern for his or her parents. In a New Mexico divorce, the question of how to handle a child’s medical care should not be a mystery, but some issues surrounding it can cause confusion. It’s extremely important for you and your co-parent to manage healthcare decisions for your […]
August 30, 2017
New Mexico Divorce Preparation Checklist
When you’re preparing to get divorced in New Mexico, there are some important steps to follow that can make the process as smooth as possible and ease some of the stress associated with it. Take a look at this checklist to help position yourself in the right place from the start. Find the right attorney […]
August 15, 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
Six Tips For Living Together During A Divorce
One popular myth about divorce perpetuated by movies, TV shows and books is that once the divorce papers have been filed, one of the spouses immediately must move out of the home the couple shared. While one spouse certainly can move out if he or she decides to do so, it’s not a requirement. The […]
May 31, 2017
Child Custody Agreements In New Mexico
Divorce is difficult enough on its own, and it’s even more stressful when children are involved. Parents need to decide who is the primary caregiver, how the custody will be shared, and what the visitation schedules and times will be. Ideally, parents will be able to make their own parenting plan by themselves or during […]
May 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
Dividing Assets During A Divorce
When you are looking to get a divorce or are in the middle of one, it’s important to identify all of the assets you and your spouse have. This is so the court, or you and your spouse, can divide the assets in an equal way. Unfortunately, one or both spouses hiding assets in a divorce […]
March 27, 2017