Parenting
Understanding Surrogacy and How We Can Help
Becoming a parent through surrogacy can bring unimaginable joy into the lives of intended parents. Before considering surrogacy, it is crucial to understand the laws surrounding the practices. A skilled New Mexico attorney can help you navigate requirements and protect your rights during the process. Is Surrogacy Legal in New Mexico? Surrogacy can be a…
Read MoreParenting Plans With Children First
We recognize the importance of Parenting Plans which put the developmental needs of the child over each parent’s personal wishes. The following tips from Marsha Kline Pruett are a helpful reference for divorcing parents with young children. We agree with Ms. Pruett’s statement, “What matters most is whether parents are responsive when a change is…
Read MoreCustody Agreement in State Where Neither Party Lives
Occasionally, parents encounter a unique situation when they are attempting to modify a custody arrangement. The original court case took place in a different state, for example, Arizona, and now neither parent lives in Arizona. While you normally would continue to file pleadings in the state where the case originated, it’s not necessary when neither…
Read MoreCustody When Never Married
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 the paternity of the Father of the child. After paternity is established, the Court then looks to determine the following issues: Custody: Legal…
Read MoreKinship 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 MoreThree 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 be a time for joy and celebrating, there are also possibilities for timesharing mistakes. Hopefully, this post can help you avoid some of…
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 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 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…
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