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Four Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Family Law Attorney

Navigating the legal system is confusing and complicated under the best of circumstances, and it can seem even more intimidating when you’re going through a serious family law matter, such as divorce or child custody. In cases like these, the last thing you need is for your interactions with your attorney to pose yet another […]

Case Study: Domestic Violence Order of Protection – Real or Fake?

A Santa Fe man came to our legal team with a problem.  His ex-girlfriend, the biological mother of his two year old daughter, filed a restraining order against him (called a Domestic Violence Order of Protection in New Mexico).  He had just been served with papers from the court ordering him to respond and appear […]

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 […]

Child Custody Case Myths

Going through a dispute over child custody is an incredibly difficult experience. Nothing is more important to you than your child, so having to compromise at all in that area of your life may seem impossible. Dealing with court hearings and the financial aspects of your divorce while fighting for your right to see your […]

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 […]

Using Social Media During Your Divorce or Family Law Case

Today, it’s not uncommon for a lot of your personal life to end up on a social media platform such as Facebook or Twitter. While sharing photos of your recent trip or some amazing food you just ate is fine, you have to be careful about what you’re sharing online when you’re going through a […]

What is a “Guardians Ad Litem”

In your family law case, you may have already heard the term “guardians ad litem” or simply “GAL” mentioned. A guardian ad litem is an attorney who is responsible for representing the best interests of the children involved in a court case. A guardian ad litem can be requested and appointed by a judge in […]

Have Your Children's Best Interest at Heart? 4 Reasons You Should Hire a Child Custody Lawyer for Mediation

In custody mediation, you and the other parent work with an independent third party to resolve your disagreements and reach a compromise. If you’re successful, a custody and visitation order that reflects the terms you and the other parent came to is written out and presented to the judge to make it official. The goals […]