Every case is different. Every case is the same. Let’s explain this. All cases are different. There are different facts, different players, different circumstances. This is pretty obvious. A divorce case is different from a …
3 tips to help your Child Custody Case
Child custody cases can be very exhausting, both mentally and financially. There is nothing more precious than your child(ren). When you are involved in litigation regarding your child it’s important to understand that it’s a …
Understanding a Guardian ad Litem
NM law allows for courts to appoint Guardian ad Litems in custody cases. The types of cases that usually get a GaL appointed are those that have unique issues or are highly contentious. The whole …
Understanding Interim Division
There is a little known aspect of a divorce that impacts almost every family. People are usually aware of child support and spousal support but very few people have heard of interim division. The theory …
What is the Age for Decision on Child Custody
We are often presented with the question of “when can my child decide who he wants to live with?” This is a legitimate question, especially when you have a situation where the child keeps telling …
What Worksheet to Use in Child Support
There are two types of child support worksheets in NM. Worksheet A and Worksheet B bring a lot of fights to court. Here are the basics of which worksheet to use: worksheet A is used …
Child Support and Extracurricular Expenses
There is a lot of confusion regarding how the court will handle extracurricular expenses when calculating child support. This is understandable. In a general sense, extracurricular expenses are not part of the child support calculations. …
Court Orders Get Broken
We are often faced with situations where the other side violates a court order. Most people think that the violator should be punished, and they should. However, the reality of the court system is that …
Guardian ad Litem, The Truth
In contested custody cases the court will often appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). The attorneys of our firm have been appointed as a GAL in highly contentious and complex custody cases. A GAL is …
Understanding Discovery?
We often use words that we are familiar with but others may not understand. This is very true when it comes to law. Because we deal with the court system everyday we are used to …