New Mexico became a no-fault divorce state decades ago, which means that you don’t need to prove your spouse is cheating on you, or has otherwise wronged you, in order to get a divorce.
So you might think that spouses no longer need to hire private eyes to...
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Those of us who are a bit more… mature… are often baffled by the slang we hear the younger generation using. We can never remember if “no cap” is good or bad, and we “fr fr” are a bit concerned about “rizz.”
But young people aren’t the only ones...
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As children, we were all told the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In case you need a refresher, it’s the one where a young girl named Goldilocks breaks into the home of three bears, riffles through their belongings, then falls asleep in the littlest bear’s bed. When the bears return...
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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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Discovery is one of several phases in a divorce proceeding. However, it may not be used extensively in each divorce case. Still, it is wise to understand the concept so that you can prepare to work with your New Mexico family law attorney should discovery be a significant element of your...
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So, you and the parent of your child are settling into your new schedules and lifestyles. It is difficult, if not impossible, to predict how well the parenting time schedule will work out until you take it for a test drive. Unfortunately, once the judge signs the divorce decree, the test drive...
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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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If you have a long-term marriage, a substantial difference in income between you and your spouse, or other factors involved, you might have to pay alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance, for years after the divorce. It is essential to do financial planning to determine what your standard of living will...
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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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