Category: family law
4 Steps to Helping Children Adapt to a Divorce
Going from one house to two can be tough for any child after a divorce or separation in New Mexico. A family transition such as this means the child has to deal with not seeing both parents each day and also adapt to new surroundings in the home of the parent who moved. That’s why […]
November 2, 2018
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
Co-Parenting for Never Married Parents
Not all co-parents in New Mexico have been through a divorce because some couples chose not to get married. Never-married parents, however, still face challenges similar to those of parents who are going through a divorce, with some additional issues. Determining what the parenting responsibilities are in a legal sense can be more complicated for […]
October 4, 2018
Stepparents and Legal Guardianship
Families are not static. They change and grow, and people welcome new members all the time through friendship, birth and marriage. Stepparents are an increasingly common and important part of the structure of many families. They can play a significant role in the upbringing of a child, acting as another adult for the child to […]
August 29, 2018
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 probably more worried about how they are doing. All children handle divorce differently. Some […]
July 8, 2018
How to Choose a Family Law Attorney
Your New Mexico family law attorney will provide you with guidance, answer your questions and help you on your way to getting the best possible outcome for your case. The attorney you hire will likely have a significant impact on how your case goes. Because the decisions made, and actions taken, in your family law […]
June 8, 2018
Celebrating Mother's Day and Father's Day After a Divorce
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can seem like a can of worms all of a sudden after a New Mexico divorce or legal separation. However, these life events don’t change the significance of either day, so they shouldn’t impact the celebration of them, either. Whatever your current situation is, try the tips below to help […]
May 15, 2018
Co-Parenting After a Divorce in New Mexico
After a New Mexico divorce, there are a lot of major changes to adjust to, and one of them is co-parenting. From heightened emotions to scheduling and finances, co-parenting can become complicated quickly, and that’s never a good thing. Consistently being stressed and in conflict will benefit no one, and neither you nor your kids […]
May 10, 2018
The Dangers of Badmouthing Your Co-Parent in a New Mexico Divorce
Bitter feelings and frustration are pretty common in divorce, despite everyone’s best efforts to avoid negativity. Naturally, badmouthing can also rear its ugly head in this situation, and it makes the already-difficult task of co-parenting more challenging and stressful than it should be. Regardless of how often badmouthing is occurring in or after your New […]
April 30, 2018