In the past, only rich couples are drafting a prenuptial agreement. Now, everybody else is doing it, and that’s regardless if they’re young, old, famous, unpopular, rich, or poor. Because more than expecting a divorce from a marriage that barely started, a prenup agreement serves as the couple’s security blanket in an event that the union did get awry. Prenuptial agreements will save you a lot of time and money during the divorce [...]
Domestic violence is defined as an abusive act that is committed between family and household members. The law prevents any one from committing battery or assault against any member of his or her own family. That includes spouses, parents, grandparents, in-laws, and children. Even girlfriends, boyfriends, and former spouses are included. However, assault and battery aren’t just the things that constitute domestic violence. Domestic abuse may also come in other forms, such as [...]
You’ve heard all about the advantages of having prenuptial agreements and now you’re ready to write one. But first, it is important that you know the laws that govern these agreements. A prenup is a contract that is entered into by two individuals who are planning to get married. They should enter into it voluntarily and full disclosure by both parties is required. A person shouldn’t be forced to sign a prenuptial agreement. [...]
Sometimes when a couple divorces or has never been married but still split up, they are able to come to an agreement themselves about the terms surrounding custody of their children without the involvement of a judge. This is called mitigation and is a more peaceful and less stressful solution than litigation, which involves the legal representation of a child custody attorney and a judge to make the final call. When the couple [...]
The court protects the parents’ right to travel anywhere or live wherever they desire. But things could take a sudden turn if there are children involved. For divorced parents, relocating with children is an entirely different scenario. They can’t just take their children on trips outside the state or country without first seeking permission; much so if they plan to move away permanently. The law is tasked to protect the best interests of [...]
If you have never recruited the help of a custody lawyer in any civil case before, it can sound overwhelming and downright intimidating to do so when the time calls for it. Who you choose as your custody lawyer is not a decision to be made lightly. The trajectory of your family's life could be about to change dramatically based on a custodial decision made by the courts. You want a knowledgeable and [...]
In some child custody cases, third parties become involved as they too have worries about the welfare of a couple's child or children. Many times, this third party is a grandparent or grandparents who feel that their grandchildren are better off under their care. New Mexico child custody law allows for the grandparents to plead their case as a third party to the children in question, though their case must be a compelling [...]
Alimony or spousal support can be awarded to a spouse that needs it, following the hearing of a divorce case. New Mexico courts look at the financial responsibilities and needs of both spouses to determine who of them gets alimony and how much it will be. The spouse asking for support should prove to the court that he or she requires it. To know if you qualify for alimony, it is best that [...]
The welfare of the children is the utmost concern of the law. This is why child support cases are meticulously discussed. In New Mexico, it is the court that orders which parent will pay for support, how much should be paid, when it must be paid, and who could receive the payments. More often than not, child support is required from the parent who doesn’t have physical custody of the child. There are [...]
After getting a divorce, the law provides a parent with child visitation rights, unless otherwise contested or agreed upon. Parents are expected to still look after the well-being of their children even if they are no longer living together. But along with these fathers’ rights come the responsibilities. Divorces don’t strip you of your responsibilities as a parent. As a matter of fact, you’re more than required to exhibit it now that the [...]
