A fantastic opportunity has come my way - I've been elected to serve on the New Mexico Bar Association Law Section Board of Directors. This Section of the State Bar serves as a foundation of support for both its legal community and the general public who may be seeking legal assistance. I...
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Discovery is one of several phases in a divorce proceeding. However, it may not be used extensively in each divorce case. Still, it is wise to understand the concept so that you can prepare to work with your New Mexico family law attorney should discovery be a significant element of your...
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So, you and the parent of your child are settling into your new schedules and lifestyles. It is difficult, if not impossible, to predict how well the parenting time schedule will work out until you take it for a test drive. Unfortunately, once the judge signs the divorce decree, the test drive...
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The police are unlikely to enforce child custody arrangements that you have without a written court order. Even with a court order, many officers will decline to get involved on the grounds that it is a matter for Family Court, not a police issue. One exception to the situation is when there...
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If you have a long-term marriage, a substantial difference in income between you and your spouse, or other factors involved, you might have to pay alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance, for years after the divorce. It is essential to do financial planning to determine what your standard of living will...
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Custody is never a pleasant matter when parents get divorced. It is, however, an essential one. To ensure that you get fair custody considerations, you should contact a qualified New Mexico family law attorney to assist you.
With the right legal counsel, you can be sure to get...
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Children of divorcing or divorced parents often want to know if they have any input about where they live. The age of the child is one of the most important factors in how much weight the court will give to the child's preferences. The wishes of the child are one of many...
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In most cases, parents share joint custody of their children. However, situations may arise that impact custody. For example, parents may decide to divorce or separate. One parent may decide to relocate. In these cases, which parent retains physical and legal custody of the child? Some parents work with a New...
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Yes and no. Ethically, you and your soon-to-be former spouse are not allowed to retain the same lawyer when going through a divorce. No matter how amicable your split is, there is an inherent conflict of interest that prevents one attorney from representing the best interests of both parties. However, there is...
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May 7, 2021 New Mexico Business Outlook published an announcement about my eligibility to serve as a New Mexico Domestic Relations NMRA 1-053 Special Master. As a special master I am appointed by a judge and/or other lawyers to oversee one or more aspects of a family law case as a...
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