Posts by Lauren Riley
Grandparents and Visitation Rights
Grandparents play a special role in many children’s lives. Whether it’s grandma’s baking or fishing trips with grandpa, children who have a relationship with their grandparents may be happier and more secure as they enter adulthood. After divorce, legal separation, a ruling on paternity, or the death of a minor child’s parent(s), grandparents can become…
Read MoreHello Summer! 6 Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy the Summer Months While Practicing Social Distancing
Many of us had planned for our children to head off to camp or start a summer program in the next couple of weeks. For many parents, the prospect of having no daytime plans for their children for a few months is extremely daunting. As we prepare for the likelihood that they may not get…
Read More7 Tips for Staying Sane During Social Distancing
We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Our team is available to support you through this time of uncertainty through telephone or email. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us! If you are feeling anxious or just plain cooped up we have 7 ideas to keep you busy and feeling your best:…
Read MoreOn Our Bookshelf: Our Top Five Book Recommendation for Those Divorcing with Children
Getting a divorce is hard enough as it is. But when children are involved parents often find themselves wondering how do I explain this to my children? How do I best support my children through this process? Below is a list of books for you and your children that we recommend to help guide you…
Read MoreOn Our Bookshelf: Our Top Three Book Recommendations for Those Facing Divorce
Whether you’re considering divorce, in the process of one, or finished with your own, you no doubt have many questions. Great news! You are not alone. Millions of people have been in the exact same place. That means there is a huge library of books at your disposal that answer many of your questions. Below…
Read MoreNew Year, Fresh Start
Many divorces are finalized first thing in the New Year for various reasons, but most often for tax purposes. Like the New Year, a divorce may provide a fresh start but it can still be an overwhelming and emotional time. In fact, after your divorce is finalized it is typical to feel like you have…
Read MoreGetting to Know Our Team – Lorrie Kehl-Paul
Lorrie Paul is a paralegal here at Batley Family Law, P.A. She has been here over two years and works primarily with Bobbie Batley. Lorrie is beloved by our clients as she is extremely personable and compassionate, and is also a great problem solver. Lorrie has an Associate’s Degree in both Accounting and Paralegal Studies. …
Read MoreGetting to Know Our Team – Laurie Herrera
Laurie Herrera is a paralegal here at Batley Family Law, P.A. She primarily works with Sheryl Saavedra. Laurie got her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, and she has an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies. Prior to working at Batley Family Law she was a paralegal at a foreclosure law firm here in Albuquerque. Laurie’s background…
Read MoreGetting to Know Our Team – Lucy Contreras
Lucy Contreras has been with Batley Family Law, P.A. for more than 16 years, and we are so lucky to work with her! As our file clerk, Lucy not only maintains our current files both paper and electronic, but she also maintains all of our closed file data. At Batley Family Law we pride ourselves…
Read MoreGet to Know Our Team – Chelsea Garnenez
“Mą ’íí deeshgíízhíníí nishłį́. Tódich’íí’nii bá shíshchíín. Tó’áhani dashicheii. Hooghan łání dashinálí. I am Coyote Pass People Clan born for Bitter Water Clan. My maternal grandfather’s clan is Near to Water Clan. My paternal grandfather’s clan is Many Hogans Clan.” – Chelsea Garnenez Chelsea Garnenez is the first face you see when you walk in…
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