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Custody of a child when the parents are not married is commonly referred to as a “Parentage” matter. Parentage matters are governed by NMSA 40-11A. The beginning of the process includes establishing ...
Kinship Guardianship
Kinship guardianship is a separate section of custody law in New Mexico that’s used when neither parent has custody of the child. Kinship guardianship allows a family caregiver, often a grandparent or ...
What to Bring to Your Consult
The initial consultation with a Family Law lawyer is the most important step in the process, as it is when you and the lawyer are able to connect on the process you are about to go through. Having all ...
Three Common Mistakes of Holiday Timesharing
The Holidays can be an exciting time of year with snowy weather, family gatherings, and of course presents, however; for timesharing parents, the Holidays can also add stress. While the Holidays can ...
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 ...
Hello 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 ...
On 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 ...
Co-Parenting in a Crisis
Like many of you, I went to bed on the night of March 12, 2020 clouded with worry. In the span of a few short weeks we went from feeling like the current healthcare crisis was a world away to facing ...
Separating Without Alignment or 3rd Party Drama – Putting Your Family and Friends in Check
I recently saw a social media message one parent sent to their closest family and friends about their ex-spouse which was very encouraging that I wanted to share. It read as follows: “Dear Family ...
School Function Event Considerations for Parents
Clearly defined timesharing schedules are heavily favored in family court. Such schedules help children acclimate to transitions between parents, and develop stability. However, lately we ...
