Category: family law attorney
How Parental Rights Terminations Work
Termination of parental rights in New Mexico is very serious, whether the court is taking the rights away or a person is giving them up on their own. In a parent-child relationship, biological parents have an inherent set of responsibilities and rights regarding those kids. If these responsibilities aren’t being upheld, the court could terminate […]
June 19, 2019
Steps You Should Take Before Formally Filing for Divorce
When you decide to divorce in New Mexico, it can be tough to tell what you should do next. Many people’s first instinct is to file in court right away, but if you take some steps before you file–or your spouse does–you can help prepare yourself for the proceedings and protect your interests. While it […]
May 20, 2019
Telling Your Children About Your Divorce
No one decides to get married with eventual divorce in mind, but sometimes things change and divorce is a natural progression. While the end of the relationship may be challenging for you and your spouse, the process will get more difficult if you have children involved. One of the first steps in a divorce, outside […]
April 25, 2019
How to Find an Adoption Attorney
Adopting in New Mexico might be a new experience for you. As a legal process, you will need to have an experienced family law attorney to guide you and ensure that your adoption meets all state regulations and laws. Naturally, the process of bringing a child into your family is both exciting and intimidating at […]
October 21, 2018
Child Support Imputation and It's Implications
In New Mexico, both parents are obligated to support their children until they become self-supporting or turn 21 years old in most cases. When parents are not living together, the parent whom the child primarily lives with can receive child support from the other parent. This money is meant to help cover the cost of […]
October 14, 2018
Three Child Custody Case Mistakes To Avoid
Child custody and visitation tend to be two of the most serious aspects of a New Mexico legal separation or divorce case. Emotions run high when it comes to the children, and both parents may have different ideas about what will be best for the kids, both in the short term and over the long […]
April 18, 2018
Five Common Traits Of Strong Co-Parenting Relationships
For divorced or separated parents in New Mexico, co-parenting can be a difficult transition. It’s naturally everyone’s goal to have a healthy co-parenting relationship, as that is what’s best for the children and the parents, too. In reality, the condition of this relationship is largely determined by the state of the communication between both parents. […]
March 31, 2018
How To Handle Hidden Assets In A Divorce
Any New Mexico legal separation or divorce can involve hidden assets, and that can affect child support and property division. You deserve the share you’re truly entitled to, so if you believe your spouse isn’t being completely honest about the assets in your marriage, here are some typical scenarios to be on the lookout for. […]
March 25, 2018
Changes In The Momentum Of Family Court
Even if you’ve only vaguely followed sports, you likely know that the momentum behind a game can change with just one play. As seen in countless movies, at any moment, the energy behind a team can go flat. Then, something suddenly clicks and the momentum begins moving in a positive direction. That change lights a […]
March 19, 2018
Co-Parenting Communication During A Divorce
How you approach communicating with your co-parent has a direct impact on the outcome in a New Mexico divorce. Cooperation, empathy and open-mindedness are essential for positive communication between co-parents, but some parents find themselves stuck in negativity ruts and unable to identify which behaviors are preventing them from going forward. One common behavior that […]
March 14, 2018