The number one concern of most divorcing parents is what impact the split will have on their children. Everything else is secondary.
It may comfort you to know that New Mexico’s family law courts feel the same way. Figuring out what is in the best interest of your...
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Determining custody of your children is the most difficult part of getting divorced. You and your former partner both want what is best for your children, but you will likely disagree about what that means.
Mediation can be a good way to work through the issues you...
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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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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...
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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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