Category: General

How are LGBTQ+ divorces handled in New Mexico? Part 1

Now that same-sex marriage is in full-swing in New Mexico, my law office has been receiving lots of incoming phone calls about certain issues. I’d like to talk with you about a few of them here. The first question I get is: Do I have to legally adopt my child even though we’re married? Well, […]

Video – How do LGBTQ+ Divorces work in New Mexico? (Part 1)

New Mexico divorce attorney Dorene Kuffer discusses how LGBTQ+ divorces are generally handled in New Mexico, and how new laws directly apply to your case: If you have questions about LGBTQ+ family law, contact the Law Office of Dorene Kuffer and schedule a consultation today – 505-924-1000

How Do Uncontested Divorces Work in Albuquerque?

There are 5 basic ways to get divorced. Today I’m addressing what’s called an uncontested or agreed divorce. This is the divorce when both sides are in agreement. Of all the ways you can get divorced, this process is probably the simplest, the least time consuming, the most affordable, and will minimize the stress on […]

Video – How do Uncontested Divorces work in New Mexico

New Mexico divorce attorney Dorene Kuffer discusses how the divorce process works in an uncontested divorce: If you have questions about a current or upcoming divorce, contact the Law Office of Dorene Kuffer and schedule a consultation today – 505-924-1000

Video – How Does a Litigated Divorce Work New Mexico?

Albuquerque family attorney Dorene Kuffer discusses how the divorce process works in a litigated divorce: If you have questions about a current or upcoming divorce, contact the Law Office of Dorene Kuffer and schedule a consultation today – 505-924-1000

Video – How Does the Divorce Process Work?

Albuquerque family attorney Dorene Kuffer discusses how the divorce process works in a negotiated divorce: If you have questions about a current or upcoming divorce, contact the Law Office of Dorene Kuffer and schedule a consultation today – 505-924-1000

What You Should Expect from an Initial Consultation

There are a number of experienced family law attorneys in the Albuquerque area. When qualifications and experience are matched, how do you choose? How do you know from a website or a Yellow Pages listing which lawyer you feel confident about and comfortable working with? The truth is you probably can’t. However, you can tell […]

New Year’s Resolution for Domestic Violence Victims: Get the Help You Need

The New Year is always a refreshing time. The start of a new calendar seems to bring the promise of change and invites us to  take steps to ensure a better future. For many families in the Albuquerque area, a better future is one free of domestic violence. While victims may have felt pressure to […]

Preparing for the New Year: Getting Family Legal Advice Before the Holidays

Across the nation, statistics show that February has the highest divorce rate. The fact that so many families are dissolving just months after the winter holiday season is over is no coincidence. What’s going on? The decision to divorce is a major one, and for many people, there may be weeks or months of preparation […]

Domestic Violence Around the Holidays

For most people, the holidays are full of family gatherings, traditional meals, gift exchanges and a number of activities that celebrate religious and/or cultural heritage. Holidays often inspire warm feelings and excitement. But the holidays can also bring added stress to relationships, creating situations that give rise to domestic violence. Added Holiday Pressure Although we […]