In the 1993 classic Jurassic Park, chaos theorist Dr. Ian Malcolm (portrayed by Jeff Goldblum) famously explains the butterfly effect, the idea that small changes can lead to significant and unpredictable consequences. Just as a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world can contribute to a hurricane in another,...
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Getting a divorce in New Mexico used to feel like a game of Clue. One spouse had to point the finger and prove—with evidence, witnesses, and lots of courtroom drama—that their partner was the villain in the marriage’s demise. Was it infidelity in the hotel? Abandonment in the house? Cruelty in the...
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If your child’s other parent is putting your child at risk of serious harm while they have physical custody, taking legal action to obtain emergency temporary custody is something you should consider. In New Mexico, a parent who believes their child’s current custody agreement poses an immediate danger can file an...
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If the first thing you think of when you hear the words “big four” is accounting, you’ve come to the right divorce attorney. Bob Matteucci is a former business owner with an MBA as well as a law degree, so mentioning the “big four” around him still gets him thinking about KPMG...
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Divorce is always a challenging process, but when a couple owns a business together, the complexities multiply. Dividing the value of the business 50/50, which is what New Mexico law requires, can make divorcing as difficult as any bitter custody dispute or messy love triangle.
If it...
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Research has shown that the health of someone’s mouth is closely tied to their overall well-being. Whether this is correlation or causation is up for debate, but the bottom line is dental hygiene matters. Taking care of your teeth today is a small step you can take to improve your long-term health...
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The Eagles have never explicitly stated what the song “Hotel California” is about, but they have said on more than one occasion that the overarching theme is the journey from innocence to experience. So it’s an apt soundtrack for the divorce process — particularly when a hotelier or other business owner...
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Divorce is rarely a piece of cake, but it can really leave a bad taste in the mouth of restaurant owners. There is simply no easy way to split the value of a restaurant 50/50 without making a mess of things.
That’s where Attorney Bob Matteucci comes in....
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One of the most admirable things about veterinarians is their ability to connect with, assess, and treat their patients without being able to speak the same language. As a dog person (see two of mine here) it’s something that amazes me.
As a lawyer, it is a skill...
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March Madness is upon us, and as a New Mexico alum, I’m crossing my fingers. The Lobos have had their ups and downs this season, but they got hot at the right time. And timing is everything in the world of sports.
The same could be said about...
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