Archive for 2016
Emergency: When You Fear Your Spouse-from Chapter 7-Divorce in New Mexico
Divorce can be very emotional and may cause even the most rational people to act in inappropriate ways. People often panic over the thought of losing their family or their financial stability. If a situation was already volatile, divorce also can be the final straw for many people. It is not unusual for people to…
Read MoreMediation, Negotiation, and Collaboration-from Chapter 6-Divorce in New Mexico
If your marriage is full of conflict, you might be asking how you can make the fighting stop. You picture your divorce as having vicious attorneys, an angry spouse, and screaming matches. You wonder if there is a way out of this nightmare. Or, perhaps you and your spouse are parting ways amicably. Although you are…
Read MoreThe Discovery Process-from Chapter 5-Divorce in New Mexico
Discovery is one of the least talked about steps in divorce, but it is often among the most important. Discovery is the pretrial phase in a lawsuit during which each party can obtain evidence from the opposing party. The purpose of discovery is to ensure that both you and your spouse have access to all…
Read MoreWorking with Your Attorney-from Chapter 3-Divorce in New Mexico
If there is one thing you can be sure of in your divorce, it’s that you will be given plenty of advice. Well-intentioned neighbors, cousins, and complete strangers will be happy to tell you war stories about their ex or about their sister who got divorced in some other state or some other country. Many…
Read MoreCoping with Stress during the Divorce Process-from Chapter 2-Divorce in New Mexico
It may have been a few years ago. Or, it may have been many years ago. Perhaps it was only months. But, when you said “I do,” you meant it. Like most people getting married, you planned to be a happily married couple for life. But things happen. Life brings change. People change. Whatever the…
Read MoreWhat steps are taken during the divorce process? from Chapter 1 Divorce in New Mexico
The steps taken to obtain a divorce in New Mexico typically include: • Obtain a referral for an attorney. • Schedule an appointment with an attorney. • Prepare questions and gather needed documents for the initial consultation. • Meet for the initial consultation with attorney. • Pay retainer to attorney and sign retainer agreement. • Provide…
Read MoreTips for Going Back to Work After Divorce
by Jackie Pilossoph Divorced Girl Smiling.com I can’t count the number of women I know who were stay-at-home moms when they were married, and for financial reasons had to go back to work after divorce. That includes me, and I can say firsthand how unbelievably difficult the transition was. So, how do you land a job…
Read More10 Worthwhile New Year’s Resolutions To Make After Divorce
Let 2016 be the year of letting go and loving fearlessly. Brittany Wong Divorce Editor, The Huffington Post Optimism is often hard to come by after divorce. But with 2016 here, it’s worth giving some thought to the future and the happier, healthier life you hope to forge for yourself and your family. To that end,…
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