Category: filing for divorce

How To Help An Adopted Child Cope With Divorce

Divorce is hard on children in general, but there can be another layer of difficultly in the case of adopted children. The loss of a family unit can serve to amplify some of the tough emotions adoptees are already dealing with. Adopted kids often struggle with the idea of whether they “belong” in a family, […]

Parental Communication Skills For Divorce

When a New Mexico divorce or separation is difficult, it can be challenging for former spouses to maintain a relationship of any kind. When children are involved, however, parenting continues even after the union between the spouses has ended. Therefore, it is important to build and keep positive communication skills as parents. If you feel […]

Income And Expenses During The Divorce Process

The road from the start of your divorce to a decree can take days or even years in some cases, but life will still go on while it is in process. Therefore, there needs to be a temporary division of income and expenses, which is also known as “interim support.” The income coming into your […]

Steps To Protect Yourself From New Debt During A Divorce

Financial problems can cause a lot of stress during a marriage, and it is no surprise than they can continue to add to the tension during a divorce, especially when it comes to debt. In New Mexico, debt from the marriage belongs to both parties because it is a community property state. This means that […]

Preparing An Exit Plan For Divorce

While it may come off as a bit jaded, getting advice and planning for a split before you file for divorce is actually practical. When you are thinking about leaving your spouse, you need to have a good exit plan to protect yourself and your financial future. Pre-divorce planning isn’t about taking your spouse for […]

Prenuptial Agreements In New Mexico

Prenups are not a new concept, but they are becoming more common. These premarital agreements are subject to state law, so keep reading to learn more about prenuptial agreements in New Mexico. When is a prenup needed? A prenup is no longer just for rich people or people who might think they will get divorced, […]

Changes to Your Divorce Settlement – Custody — Case Study

An Albuquerque woman came to us with a legal problem.  She had custody of her two young children and had been divorced for three years.  Her ex-husband wanted to change the terms of their Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) and the established Parenting Plan that was part of their divorce.  He specifically filed for full custody […]

Tips to Staying Cool, Calm and Collected During a Divorce

Keeping calm when you’re negotiating your divorce is crucial, but it can be difficult. During this emotionally fraught period, it’s entirely normal to have sensitive topics pop up, strain your emotions and bring out some of your less-than-positive qualities. When you’re discussing who gets what, all of these feelings can take their toll on you […]

Divorce Mistakes to Avoid

While the thought of going through a divorce is probably enough to make you want to head for the hills sometimes, there are ways to handle the process in a healthier, less stressed-out manner. You will likely make some mistakes along the way, but there are a few common ones you can avoid to help […]

Property in Divorce

When you’re facing a divorce, all the assets you and your spouse have are naturally a concern. You don’t want to end up walking away empty-handed and need to be able to support yourself once the marriage is officially over. Keep reading to learn more about how property is handled in a divorce case in […]