Getting a parenting schedule down on paper is one of the most important parts of a legal separation or divorce. It's about more than just some overnight visits. The parents have to consider all the aspects of their children's schedules, including medical ...
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Can a Parent Relocate During a Divorce
When a couple is separating or divorcing in New Mexico, it can raise a lot of new questions and concerns about their kids. One specific area that becomes a minefield is relocation, or moving far away from the former spouse with or without the kids. Read ...
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Considerations for Children During a Divorce
Between all the court dates and property division and child custody discussions, the process of divorce can be expensive, time-consuming and sometimes stressful in New Mexico. As tough as these aspects of your divorce may be, if you have kids, you're ...
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Divorce Considerations When One Spouse is Self-Employed
All divorces in New Mexico come with their own set of challenges, but when one or both of the spouses involved is self-employed, it can be particularly perplexing. The spouse who is divorcing a self-employed partner may be concerned that the self-employed ...
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Benefits of Staying in Your Home During a Divorce
Trying to live under the same roof with your soon-to-be ex can be uncomfortable and tense. Many couples now stay together in the family home while the divorce is in progress because of finances, but they're not necessarily happy about this ...
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Reaching a Co-Parenting Agreement
During divorce, it can be tough for co-parents to reach agreements. Emotions are running high, and both old and new arguments are at the forefront, making it harder for parents to look past the noise and make a complete parenting plan together. In these ...
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Paying for Your Child’s College After a Divorce
A New Mexico divorce impacts many areas of your life now and down the road. One challenge that may not be apparent now is deciding how to pay for college for your child when the time comes. Divorce can take a toll on the finances of a family because two ...
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Dealing with Uncooperative Co-Parents
In an ideal world, after a New Mexico separation or divorce involving kids, both parents would be able to move forward and unite as a team to raise healthy, happy children in an environment that is free of conflict. Unfortunately, we don't live in a ...
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Using a Coordinator When Co-Parenting
Co-parenting is not always easy, no matter how good the intentions of both parents are. As co-parents, you have to make joint decisions for your kids, whether it's which soccer team they're going to join or what school they will attend. When making these ...
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How Does Spousal Support Work?
Spousal support, also known as maintenance and alimony, is money one spouse pays to another spouse that is intended to help the receiver meet his or her needs. Whether you feel you will need spousal support or pay spousal support in your New Mexico ...
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