If a non-custodial parent fails to pay court-ordered child support, the custodial parent can rest assured that federal and state laws mandate tough enforcement procedures. Those who are delinquent and owe back child support are …
How to Win Your Relocation Case
Relocation cases are some of the most difficult cases that judges have to decide in a child custody case. The burden of proof is on the person seeking to have the children relocate with them. …
What’s the Difference Between Legal Custody and Physical Custody
Often times people confuse the definition of legal custody and physical custody. This is a common mistake but there are significant differences in meaning. Let’s explore legal custody, physical custody and visitation. In New Mexico …
The Role of a Psychological Parent
A psychological parent is an adult who develops a strong, parent-like bond with a child without actually becoming the child’s legal parent. In many cases, a psychological parent is the child’s legal parent’s romantic partner. …
High Wage Earners in New Mexico
Not every child support case is the same. Sometimes, child support cases have very complex facts that can impact on the outcome. For example, if a party has an interest in a non-publicly traded company, …
Discovery Tools to Help With Child Support Calculations
In every family law case, your lawyer, and the lawyer for the other side, need to obtain the information necessary to assess the merits of the case, to prepare for settlement negotiations, and, if necessary, …
How to Change Child Support
A child support order is a court order. This means for any of the terms to be modified, a judge must approve an agreement or change the original order. You must request a modification from …
How to Change Primary Custody
A custody arrangement rarely works for every stage in a child’s life. Parents’ circumstances change over time, and children’s needs will evolve as they grow, all of which may require changes to a parenting plan. …
What to do When Grandparents Take Care of Grandchildren
Usually grandparents hold a very special place in the hearts of their grandchildren. There are times (and these times are becoming more frequent) where a grandparent’s care for a grandchild can open the door to …
The Kinship Guardianship Act and Its Impact on Children
The Kinship Guardianship Act is a tool that allows for a kinship caregiver to obtain custody of a child over biological parents. The importance of the statute cannot be overstated because NM recognizes the parental …