GETTING A DIVORCE IN NEW MEXICO WITHOUT A LAWYER The internet wants you to believe that any issue you are experiencing can be solved by watching a two minute tutorial on YouTube. The problem with a handful of “Do It Yourself” projects is that “Doin’ it...
DOES ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO HAVE JURISDICTION OF A COURT OVER MY CHILD CUSTODY CASE? Jurisdiction is a legal word that essentially means power. No jurisdiction – no power. Albuquerque New Mexico courts must have jurisdiction before determining issues such as child...
DIVORCE COURT CAN BE FILLED WITH FEAR AND LOATHING At times divorce triggers an explosion of events forming a cloud of dark and powerful emotions. In New Mexico, a divorce is finalized when both parties reach an agreement surrounding marital assets and...
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT ADOPTING A CHILD IN ALBUQUERQUE The topic of adoption carries a handful of emotions and a notepad overflowing with questions. Let’s review some of the most common legal questions surrounding adoption in New Mexico. Am I...
For many of you reading these words, a fear has recently crept into your mind that your ex is planning to take your child away from New Mexico without your permission. The following scenario possibly describes your situation – you and your ex had a child...
A home divided cannot stand. Often people come into relationships with varying levels of education, work experience, property, debt, and income. Over the course of the relationship the parties learn to accommodate each other in order to level the foundation for...