From figuring out how your child is supposed to build a meaningful relationship with someone who is not physically present, to determining how to make shared decisions about your child’s well-being when you aren’t in the same room, co-parenting with someone who does not live close by presents many challenges.
If you have ever watched an episode of Hoarders or stopped your scrolling when you saw someone deep cleaning a dirty car, you know what can happen when your impulse to save things gets out of control. Items pile up, it gets overwhelming, and important stuff gets lost when the clean-up involves...
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A quarter of a century ago (Yikes! How was 1999 that long ago?) country singer Brad Paisley wrote and recorded the ultimate song about the importance of stepparents. “He Didn't Have to Be” is written from the perspective of a man who is in the hospital awaiting the birth of his first...
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It seems like summer has only just begun, but the smell of Scotch tape and newly sharpened pencils is already wafting through stores in the Albuquerque area. Whether the start of a new school year is something you dread or a much-anticipated event, there are many things you and your child’s other...
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Experts estimate that kids ask an average of 25 questions an hour. Which explains why parents are exhausted at the end of the day. But also why being bombarded with questions by a child custody lawyer can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience.
At Matteucci Family Law,...
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Being a parent is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year job. Which is why parents who have careers that also demand a similar level of attention often find it difficult to manage both roles.
Striking a balance between the two is never...
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As spring gives way to summer, it is time for baby birds to leave their nest and start families of their own. For the past few weeks, mom and dad bird have taken turns sitting on the nest, feeding the hatchlings, and teaching them how to survive on their own. Now it...
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Do you remember when your child said their first word? No matter what it was, we bet it was a cause for celebration!
You were probably excited that your baby wanted to connect with you. Sad they were growing up so fast. And relieved that they would soon be...
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If you have business experience, you know the law of supply and demand is not the only regulation you need to be concerned about. There are a number of rules that govern everything from your outdoor signage to what posters you display in the employee break room. We’ve reached the point where...
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Divorce is always a challenging and emotional process, but when children are involved, the stakes get higher. Hammering out a child custody agreement often becomes a central point of contention, even in uncontested divorces.
During these often tense negotiations, it is important to remember that custody of your...
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