Changing the Legal Momentum in Family Court Cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico

 

Any sports fan knows that a game’s momentum can change with a single play, throw, catch, hit, or basket.  At any given moment a team’s energy can be flat-lining.  Suddenly something clicks and everything begins moving in a positive direction.  The change generates a spark that creates a wave which flows onward towards victory — sometimes altering the entire course of a team’s  season.

Unfortunately momentum goes both ways.  I routinely speak with people after one’s court case has crashed harder than the stock market on Black Tuesday.   The crash generally happens during a single hearing and is related to the child custody or time-sharing of one’s child.  In some situations the person fails a drug test.  In other situations the Judge is informed that prior court orders are not being followed.  Maybe the person failed to appear for a court hearing, picked up a criminal arrest, or CYFD has substantiated claims of abuse/neglect.

For any number of reasons the momentum in one’s case has changed with the assigned Judge’s impression rapidly souring with child custody and parental time-sharing also suffering.  Often one comes to my office seeking information on changing the assigned Judge.  After the crash one sometimes assumes that a different Judge will change the existing order that is now forming a new “status quo” affecting the case’s flow and direction.  In most circumstances one is married to the assigned Judge without the possibility of a divorce. Click here for more information on when you can change your Judge.

As you can see, once the window of opportunity for excusing one’s judge has closed, wishing to change one’s assigned Judge is as productive as wishing that one’s team was facing a different pitcher or quarterback.  In most situations, the most productive question one should ask is: How can I change my Judge’s mind about my case?

Fortunately something that is going down can always bounce back up.  Similar to sports, the momentum in your legal case can change at any point.  Your case is similar to a team’s season, with an individual hearing comparable to a single game.  For good or ill, the trajectory of your case can rapidly change with one hearing.

No team wins without practice.  Similar to practice, the work that one puts in before each hearing ultimately dictates the hearing’s momentum – momentum that flows to the next hearing, causing a domino effect that impacts one’s overall case.

Judge’s hate when a party to the case fails to follow orders, fails to appear for hearings, and generally neglects to follow recommendations.  Take your case into your own hands by taking proactive measures.  Between each hearing take the necessary time to ensure that every court order is being followed down to the most seemingly insignificant detail.  Ensure that courses such as anger management, co-parenting classes, or counseling/therapy are completed on time.  Consider going over and beyond the Judge’s recommendations by taking additional counseling or courses for issues that are concerning the Judge.  These issues may involve allegations of substance abuse, lackluster parenting skills, or any other circumstance affecting the child’s development or welfare.  Become as involved with your child’s life as possible, while demonstrating genuine concern and involvement.

These constructive steps are like parental batting practice.  The work that you put in between each hearing can be the difference between hitting a home run or striking out with one’s assigned Judge.

(505) SANCHEZ IS HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT CHANGING THE LEGAL MOMENTUM IN FAMILY COURT CASES IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO  

Do you still have questions about changing the legal momentum in family law cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico?  Custody and divorce in Albuquerque, New Mexico often requires the experienced hand and knowledge that comes with years of courtroom practice.  Matthew Legan Sanchez has the experience needed to handle your unique case.  Sanchez can be reached by calling (505) SANCHEZ.