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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 aunt/uncle, to gain custody of a child when the parents are either unwilling or unable to care for the child. To start a…
Read MoreMilitary Divorce and Healthcare
This is part two of our series on military divorce, find part one here. What happens if you don’t qualify for the 20-20-20 rule and are involved in a military divorce? You may be worried about your healthcare, your spouse’s retirement, or other military benefits you have received throughout the marriage. If you have been…
Read MoreGrandparents 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 MoreSocial Media Do’s and Don’ts During a Divorce
Do: Do ensure your profile is securely protected Many social media platforms give users the ability to customize their privacy settings. This can be a helpful tool during a divorce. Allowing unfettered access to your content to anyone may not always serve your interests. Only allow friends to view what you post by making your…
Read MoreSchool 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 have seen a large influx of timesharing issues revolving around school functions and sports. Planning for these events in advance and good co-parenting skills can really help lower the stress…
Read MoreProper Courtroom Etiquette
It should always be the goal of attorneys and parties in a domestic matter to resolve things outside of the courtroom; however, when efforts to negotiate fail or where one party needs to seek some form of emergency relief, it may be necessary to access the judicial system in order to get the matter resolved. The…
Read MoreWhen Going Through a Divorce Focus on the Long Run Decisions
When going through a divorce case it is extremely easy to get wrapped up in the conflict with your spouse, and engage in every little skirmish. Throughout the case you will have to constantly weigh how important issues are to you, and whether you want litigate or mediate those issues. These fights can be extremely costly…
Read MoreShould You Hire A Male or Female Attorney?
We get this question a lot from potential clients. Possibly because in family law people believe there may be biases associated with various genders or gender roles. “If she has a female attorney I need a female attorney too, or vice-versa.” In my experience the decision whether to hire a male or female attorney should…
Read MoreTips from a Judge on Finding the Right Attorney
Attorney Randy Powers shares Judge Kass’ perspective regarding effective legal representation. Good Divorce Lawyers Tell You Bad News by Honorable Anne Kass. Ann Kass is a District Judge in the Second Judicial District State of New Mexico I have heard people who are thinking about getting a divorce say, “I want the meanest, toughest attorney…
Read MoreCommunicating With 3rd Parties About Your Case
Family law cases can be stressful, and it is extremely common to vent about such frustrations to family members, friends, significant others, co-workers, etcetera. However, we would recommend that you exercise caution, and remember the following before doing so: Your communications are not protected under the attorney-client privilege. Only communications between you and your lawyer…
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