Category: General

Handling Your Work Life During the Divorce Process

Deciding to move forward with a divorce is never easy, and this process will likely challenge you on an emotional level. However, as difficult as it is, you cannot let your divorce interfere with your performance at work. You will need your own work income as you transition from a two-income household to one and […]

4 Truths About Divorce

Despite how difficult a divorce may be, it can be the best decision for you, your spouse, and any children you have together. Of course, this process is unique for everyone, and you’re not going to know just how you feel and what your reaction may be until you go through it. While there’s no […]

3 Social Media Rules You Should Follow During a Divorce

Once you’ve started the divorce process, there are many tasks to be done. One thing you may not have thought of is your online safety. Whether you’re exploring online dating or posting to social media, there are online dangers that could jeopardize your safety. Take steps now to prevent these dangers so you can feel […]

Tips for Talking to Your Ex During Your Divorce

Talking to your ex or soon-to-be-ex can be a minefield during or after divorce. However, you can transform potentially terrible conversations into more civilized (albeit still difficult) ones by following the tips below. Know Your Overall Objective Know exactly what your goal is with the conversation before you have it, and write the goal down […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Finding Yourself Again After A Divorce

When you look at your post-divorce life in New Mexico, there are a lot of things to consider, and one area that people often have trouble with is dating. After all, it has probably been years since you’ve had to contend with the dating scene, and it can seem like a daunting proposition. You’ve probably […]