As we sit and shiver in the frigid temperatures, it really is time to start thinking about summer and what you will do regarding vacations and time sharing in the summer. It may seem like …

This is the time of year everyone starts talking about resolutions. Gyms are full, diets are going in full swing and people are optimistic about the future. In that same vein are you optimistic about …

Contrary to popular opinion very few cases make it to an actual trial. When it does it’s important to be prepared. A trials involve complexities that are specific to each case. By the time you’ve …

Every year parents throughout NM struggle with the holidays. Not because of shopping and baking and gift buying, but because of holiday time sharing nightmares. We frequently are asked to address holiday issues during this …

Science and custody…seems like a strange combination. However, the law contemplates that there will be scientific evidence introduced in a custody case. That is why a person undergoing a custody case needs to be aware …

Over the past few weeks we’ve been exploring the court’s perspective on custody cases. Last blog post we discussed the best interests of the child. This post we will explore the court’s goal to getting …

We told you in our prior post that you need to understand what motivates the court in a custody case. This is because the court is the decision maker. If you know what the court …

This seems obvious…to win custody. But if you understand the goal of a custody case from the court’s perspective then you can plan your case better. While you are in a custody fight you certainly …

Families are often faced with the court appointing a Rule 11-706 expert. Before we address what this expert is about, let’s first examine the reason why such experts exist. Rule 11-706 refers to a rule …

Alimony, or also known as spousal support in New Mexico, is an important factor when it comes to the calculation of child support. The important distinction lies in understanding the purpose of both forms of …