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  It is essential to understand the stages of a divorce trial in New Mexico, when a divorce cannot be resolved amicably.  A divorce moving forward to trial means: An uncontested divorce was not possible; The discovery process (formal or informal) has likely been...

  Substance abuse often plays a staring role in child full legal custody and parental visitation cases.  Child full legal custody and parental visitation cases are always based on a child’s best interests.   When determining a child's best interests, substance...

  COVID related closures and quarantines have put a strain on both marriages and parenting alike.  Parenting is a 24-7 job.  Parenting does not come with a “pause button.”  For better or worse, parenting has its ups and downs. On the sunny side, parenting can be...

  When you have a legal matter involving custody or divorce, go to court to win – not to lose.  Talk to an experienced attorney about what to expect in court and listen to your attorney about the cost and benefit of litigation. It is important to understand and...

  Does a child live in your home, and you are wondering how to get guardianship in New Mexico & win your case?  If so, it is first important to understand how the Kinship Guardianship Act applies to your unique situation. The first step towards requesting...

  There are a handful of reasons why uncontested divorces turn ugly and fall apart in New Mexico.  With some cases, emotions rise to a point where the two sides no longer can work hand-in-hand and the uncontested divorce becomes contested.  The unique reason for...

  Small child full legal custody factors add up to a win.  Your child full custody goals are not always accomplished through massive factors that show a parent is unfit to care for a child.  Instead, small issues can add up and tilt the scales in your favor....