It is not uncommon for businesses in the Albuquerque area to have silent partners. These people have an ownership interest in the business, and are invested in its success, but they don’t participate in day-to-day operations.
What some business owners don’t realize is that they may have several silent...
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From the nomadic tribes that moved throughout the Rio Grande valley for thousands of years, to modern day families that come to the Albuquerque area looking for a better quality life, New Mexico has long been a place where people are on the move.
It should therefore come as...
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Being a grandparent is special. Humans are one of the only species in the world whose members live far beyond their prime child-bearing years. There are even studies that suggest human brains are wired to benefit from becoming grandparents.
Sometimes, however, the role of grandparent expands. You quickly go...
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When the New Mexico town of Hot Springs voted to change its name to Truth or Consequences, it was a ploy for attention. It’s a gimmick that has garnered the city some attention for the past 75 years, but never brought the promised economic growth or opportunity.
In high-asset...
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Valentine’s Day is coming, and for many its approach is unwelcome. Instead of being a celebration of commitment and connection, it’s a reminder that Cupid’s favor often comes at a cost.
As a business owner who was inspired to pursue law as a second career after getting divorced,...
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Whether you grew up watching The Jetsons or Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, the world we live in is probably not what you imagined. Sadly, there are no flying cars or robotic pets yet. But we do talk to our watches and use invisible money.
As we make...
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It’s normal for your child to need you less as they get older. As they grow and change, it’s healthy for them to push boundaries and seek autonomy. The challenge is knowing when their refusal to spend time with you (or their other parent) is par for the course, and when it’s...
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Whether you opened your business five years ago, or you’re the fourth generation running it, you know it’s bigger than you are. It’s your livelihood, your legacy, and your link to customers, clients, co-workers, and the community you call home.
So learning that it may be destroyed by...
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There are no participation trophies in life. Results matter. Performance is rewarded. Success is earned, not assumed. High-achievers learn this lesson at a young age. But its full import may not sink in until much later in life.
At the Matteucci Family Law Firm, we work with a...
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As the holiday dust settles and everyone heads back to work and school, many parents in the Albuquerque area look at their schedules and realize it’s time to make a change.
New jobs with different hours, expanded business obligations, relocations, or children who suddenly have entirely new academic, social,...
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