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What You Need to Know About Kinship Custody in New Mexico
In most cases, children are raised by their biological parents, who retain responsibility for their care and well-being until they reach adulthood. However, there are some instances when kinship custody must be enacted, either for the safety of the child or to provide support for the parent(s). In New Mexico, the guardianship of a child […]
January 26, 2023
Planning Your Will: 5 Steps to Get Started
Major life events like marriage, divorce, buying property, or the arrival of a child often provide the momentum most people need to get their affairs in order and prepare a will. A will is an essential legal document that details your wishes regarding end-of-life care, who will manage your finances if you are incapacitated, and […]
January 17, 2023
Maximizing Your Retirement Savings During And After Your Divorce
A divorce brings a lot of emotions with it, including anxiety, and this is often heightened by having to deal with money matters, too. Divorce will likely impact your finances now and in the future, including your future retirement funds. As you approach your divorce, you should have the mindset that you are going to […]
September 10, 2021
Fathers Concerned About Their Parental Rights Should Keep the Following in Mind
Know that you have the right to see your children and maintain a relationship with them. Your parental rights are not related to child support. If you’re behind on child support, or haven’t paid, your children cannot legally be kept from you. Establish legal custody parentage. Your children’s mother cannot permanently take children out of […]
April 27, 2021
Top Things Fathers Should Know When Going Through Child Custody Cases
Fathers’ Rights is a phrase often used in New Mexico. New Mexico courts and judges do not favor mothers over fathers despite common belief. This may have been the case decades ago, but is not true today. Mothers cannot block you from seeing your children. Neither parent can take the children permanently out of the […]
April 27, 2021
Checklist for Meeting With A Family Law Attorney
Write down your questions and concerns before the meeting. Write out a calendar of what important things happened and when they happened for the attorney to review. The attorney will want to know the “high points” first and will then ask for more detail. The attorney will need to get the big picture first. Know […]
April 27, 2021
6 Signs That Might Mean You Need a Divorce
You may have been thinking about getting a divorce in New Mexico for a while now, but you’re still not sure whether it’s time to end the relationship. Although there’s no single universal set of “time to divorce” indicators, if you’re seeing one or more of the signs below, it’s probably time to speak to […]
December 5, 2020
Things To Consider Before Filing For Divorce
As you realize your marriage is ending, you may find yourself in a storm of frustration, emotions and stress. Everyone is going to have to adjust to new living arrangements and make decisions about property and money. The emotions that stem from these changes make it more difficult for spouses to understand or even just […]
May 8, 2020
Going Through a Divorce as Parents of an Only Child
As a parent of an only child, you have a special responsibility. While some people believe it is easier to focus all of their parenting energy on just one child, that is not necessarily true, and this can become quite apparent when you decide to separate or divorce. While all children tend to experience some […]
August 12, 2019
The Role of Cyberstalking in a Divorce
With location tracking, social media and other online resources readily available these days, protecting your privacy has become increasingly difficult. The Digital Age has made keeping in touch with friends and family easier than before, but it has also created new problems, including cyberstalking. This is the act of harassing a person with electronics, such […]
January 14, 2019