“I can do it myself!” Every parent has heard some version of this from their child, often at the most inopportune times. Whether it is dressing themself or pouring their own cereal, there's a fine balance between encouraging independence and preventing a complete disaster.
And this is a tightrope...
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To quote the high-octane, speed-obsessed hero of Talladega Nights, “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” It’s a motto that doesn’t make much sense in a race with multiple cars vying for the checkered flag, but it does carry meaning in the world of divorce.
Under New Mexico law, the...
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If you were alive during the ‘90s there’s No Doubt you know the answer to this question. “Don’t Speak” is one of the greatest breakup songs of all time, and a decent bit of advice for divorcing couples in the Albuquerque area.
The lyrics capture the emotional angst of...
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Difficult times are often the crucible where enduring relationships are forged, but there are some trials that even the strongest partnerships cannot survive. Incarceration is one of them.
Whether you or your spouse is the one who is spending time in a New Mexico Corrections facility, Attorney Bob Matteucci...
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The longer you let issues impacting your relationship fester, the more difficult they are to address. Sometimes small problems you could have resolved, or at least talked to your partner about, can blow up and become the reason you get divorced.
This link between length and difficulty could be...
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Millennials are known for their love of true crime documentaries, and it may be because they themselves are serial killers. The generation of people born somewhere between 1980 and 1996 have been accused of killing everything from Applebees and cable tv to golf and napkins. But are millennials also destroying divorces?
If the only thing keeping you in your current relationship is the fear of what your partner might do to you or your children if you try to leave, you are not alone. It is estimated that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been abused by an...
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There is a reason why so many people who file for divorce also end up filing for bankruptcy… and it is not because attorneys are fun to hang out with. Getting divorced can strain the finances of even the most wealthy individuals.
However, there are a few tactics...
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Trying to figure out exactly how your divorce will impact your credit score is a lot like trying to decipher the Los Lunas Mystery Stone. There’s no clear consensus on how to approach the task. There are conspiracy theories suggesting it is all a hoax. And you might have to pay...
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Agreeing to get divorced is one thing. Agreeing how to get divorced is a whole different ball game.
If you and your soon-to-be-former spouse aren’t on the same page, resolving your case can take longer, cost more, and make it difficult to co-parent your children.
Seeking...
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