How to Get Custody When You Aren’t the Biological Parent

Generally most people think about child custody issues in the context of two divorcing parents. However, there are other circumstances giving rise to custody situations that are becoming more common place. That is custody claims …

What is Gross Income for Child Support Purposes

In New Mexico child support is determined under the guidelines based on gross income of both parties. Generally, what is included in Gross Income? Gross income includes income from any source, and may include, but …

How to Modify Time Sharing

Time sharing can be changed based on a material and substantial change in circumstances that impact on the best interests of the child. This means that anything could potentially justify a change in time sharing. …

When Should You Modify Custody

Under New Mexico Law custody can be modified any time there is a material and substantial change in circumstances that impact on the best interest of the child. There are no bright line tests to …

What is an Order to Show Cause

Most family law cases involve situations where one side believes that the other side has violated a court order. Whether purposeful or not, a violation of a court order can cause disruption to both parents, …

What is Parental Alienation

Parental alienation is the process, and the result, of psychological manipulation of a child into showing unwarranted fear, disrespect or hostility towards a parent and/or other family members. It’s a real concern in many custody …

When Should Child Support be Modified

New Mexico law allows for child support to be modified whenever there is a material and substantial change in circumstances. There is a presumption that there is a material and substantial change in circumstances whenever …

Key Witnesses in a Custody Case

Custody cases, like any other case, requires witnesses to testify about important facts. This testimony can occur in a trial or hearing where evidence is taken for purposes of the court making a decision on …