FAQs

  Parents going through a divorce or separation often have questions about custody and visitation issues.  In some cases, one parent raises false claims of abuse, neglect, or parental unfitness.  When this happens, the other parent often wonders: “How do I fight...

  Are you going through a divorce and wondering, “How do I reduce the cost of discovery in divorce process?” If so, it is important to first understand the discovery in divorce process.  Next, it is essential to consider the common causes for high discovery...

  Child support is one of the most emotionally charged family law issues.  Often, the parents on competing ends of family court wonder, “What does child support cover in New Mexico?” Let’s uncover what child support covers in New Mexico.   HOW DO I STOP MY...

  Parents going through a child full custody dispute need to know the difference between a GAL and Family Court Clinic. At times, parents going through a breakup or divorce disagree on child full custody and parental visitation issues.  When this happens, the...

  Are you wondering if you can get a restraining order of protection based on emotional abuse? In New Mexico, a restraining order of protection can be granted based on severe emotional distress.  Protective orders often play a prominent role during divorce or...

  Are you facing a contested divorce in New Mexico?  If so, you probably are wondering: “How do I resolve contested divorce disputes in New Mexico? A  contested divorce includes many legal issues.  On the financial side, these issues include: Dividing community...

  A restraining order of protection usually lasts one year.  With that said, the length varies based on the facts, evidence, and severity of abuse. Moving forward, it is important to understand the difference between a “temporary” and “permanent” restraining...

  Are you a parent looking to revoke or end kinship guardianship in New Mexico?  If so, is the child guardian refusing to end guardianship?  If you answered yes, then it is essential to understand the process of ending/revoking kinship guardianship in New Mexico....

    Have you decided to move your child from New Mexico to another state?  If so, you may be wondering: “How are parent/child move-away cases decided in New Mexico?” For a list of reasons, parents may desire to move their child to another state.  This desire...