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How to Approach the Wedding Ring During Your Divorce

November 17, 2019 by Kuffer Law

Once you have decided to get divorced, you'll suddenly be faced with several logistical, financial and legal issues to resolve. One of these is what to do with your wedding ring, something that can be so awkward that some couples avoid the subject ...

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How Do Pets Fit into a Divorce?

October 29, 2019 by Kuffer Law

More than half of all couples in the US have a pet, according to various studies. While cats and dogs are the most common, everything from rabbits and hamsters to horses and iguanas can be found in people's homes. Many couples view their pets as another ...

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Understand This If You Decide to Date Before Your Divorce Is Complete

October 27, 2019 by Kuffer Law

Deciding to date before your New Mexico divorce becomes final is a tricky call to make, particularly because it's not necessarily "right" or "wrong" to do so. Everyone moves on at different speeds and in different ways, so some people will take longer to ...

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Important Factors You Should Consider Before Filing for a Divorce

October 23, 2019 by Kuffer Law

Before you file for divorce, there are a lot of things you need to think about. While some, like where you will live, are obvious, there are some other areas you'll need to weigh and make decisions about that you might not have thought of. Make Sure You ...

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Speaking to a Family Law Attorney Before Your Divorce

September 23, 2019 by Kuffer Law

A legal separation or divorce will bring many major changes to your life. If you are thinking about leaving your partner, you may not know the full scope of how that will impact your life going forward. Before you make this major decision, it's wise to ...

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Changes You Should Prepare for During a Divorce

September 9, 2019 by Kuffer Law

A divorce brings more than just personal changes; it can alter your professional life, too. While you may be mainly focusing on the personal issues and emotional pressures that come with a divorce, there are many practical concerns that need your ...

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What You Should Know About Using Social Media While Going Through a Divorce

August 18, 2019 by Kuffer Law

Social media platforms are such a deeply ingrained part of modern life that it's all too easy to make mistakes using them when you are in the midst of a child custody case in New Mexico. Not only could the details of your social media use and behavior ...

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Going Through a Divorce as Parents of an Only Child

August 12, 2019 by Kuffer Law

As a parent of an only child, you have a special responsibility. While some people believe it is easier to focus all of their parenting energy on just one child, that is not necessarily true, and this can become quite apparent when you decide to separate ...

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What You Should Consider in a Prenuptial Agreement

July 29, 2019 by Kuffer Law

Prenuptial agreements have become more popular over the years because people have begun to realize they are not meant just to indicate the likelihood of a future divorce. Instead, a prenup serves to clarify areas of a couple's future whether they end up ...

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3 Divorce Mistakes You Can Avoid

July 22, 2019 by Kuffer Law

Divorce is an emotional time, and when your emotions are running high, it's all too easy to make mistakes. If you are headed toward divorce or at the start of one, here are three mistakes that many people have made and will continue to make but you can ...

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Dorene Kuffer is the senior and principle attorney with over 30 years practicing all aspects of criminal and family law in New Mexico and Illinois. In 2007, Dorene moved to New Mexico, where she is licensed to practice before the 10th District Court, the United States Supreme Court and the United States Tax Court as well as all magistrate, metropolitan and district courts in New Mexico.

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