Being a parent means being there for your child. Sometimes that means physically — to change dirty diapers, bandage skinned knees, and sit through countless dance recitals and soccer games. But it also means putting in the emotional labor of raising a tiny human — researching preschools, deciding whether they should get...
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The parenting plan created at the time a divorce is finalized reflects the best interests of the child — and the best intentions of the parents — at that moment in time. But in this world, there is nothing so...
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An engagement ring or wedding band is more than a simple piece of jewelry. It is a symbol and a promise. It holds sentimental value, but it also may be worth a decent chunk of change since the average cost of a ring is around $6,000.
No matter...
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Imagine a wife and mother, who willingly stayed home to care for the kids, getting served with divorce papers after the last child graduates high school. Or a husband who worked two jobs in order to put his wife through medical school getting dumped on Match Day. Or the spouse with...
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Financial mistakes are often made during the divorce process. These avoidable errors put one or both parties in a worse position than they would otherwise have been in post-divorce. As a former business owner with an MBA as well as a law degree, Attorney Bob Matteucci finds this incredibly frustrating.
Getting divorced is easy… in theory. It’s a straightforward legal process that hundreds of New Mexico couples go through each year.
But in practice, it is an unfamiliar, emotionally draining, financially straining mess. Knowing some of the hurdles you will encounter as you prepare to file for divorce...
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In a few weeks, stores throughout the Albuquerque area will put all the pool toys on clearance and set out back-to-school supplies. Kids will debate the merits of different folder designs while their parents hunt down the protractor their child will break or lose months before their teacher gives his or her...
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The old advice for making the most of life — dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, and sing like there’s nobody listening — has been updated. The fourth rule for living well is now: post on social media like it will one day be read aloud in...
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According to the American Psychological Association, our children often learn or know when something sad or scary happens, even if we try to shield them from it. And if we don’t talk to them about what is going on, they overestimate what is...
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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....
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