How to Apply for Child Support
Bringing up children is a huge responsibility and a large expense. In most cases, the New Mexico courts expect both parents to take their fair share of these responsibilities.
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Will Police Enforce Child Custody?
It’s the subject of movies and TV dramas but all-too-often it’s also the subject of real-life dramas played out in New Mexico family law courtrooms, causing emotional turmoil for countless families.
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What Do Judges Look for in Child Custody Cases?
It’s the subject of movies and TV dramas but all-too-often it’s also the subject of real-life dramas played out in New Mexico family law courtrooms, causing emotional turmoil for countless families.
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How Coronavirus Has Affected Family Courts and Process
From custody and visitation schedules, to hearings and trials, here’s how the courts have been conducted during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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How to Get Your Record Expunged
If you have been arrested, charged, and/or convicted, this will show on your record. Even if you were arrested and the charges were later dropped or the case was dismissed, there will be a publicly accessible record of this for the rest of your life unless you take steps to get it expunged.
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Is Alimony Tax-Deductible?
The payment of alimony has always been a bone of contention for separating and divorcing couples. For many payors, the only thing that made it slightly easier to stomach in the past was that it was tax-deductible.
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How to Reduce Alimony if You’ve Lost Your Job or Income From Coronavirus
When the unexpected happens and you experience a job loss or a reduction in income, we truly sympathize with what you are going through. The good news is that you may qualify to reduce alimony payments.
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Domestic Violence On the Rise With Coronavirus Stay at Home Orders
With shelter in place orders & stay at home restrictions because of coronavirus, domestic violence is forcing attorneys & judges to take action. If you’re in need of a domestic violence attorney, New Mexico Legal Group can handle your entire case remotely.
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How Courts Are Dealing With Child Custody During Coronavirus
Divorced adults who co-parent are facing a challenging environment in terms of their custody and parenting time arrangements due to Coronavirus concerns. The courts have made it clear, however, that a vague reference to coronavirus will NOT be enough for parties to restrict visitation with the other parent.
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How Divorced and Single Parents Can Protect Their Family From Coronavirus
Divorced adults who co-parent and single-parents will face additional challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s tips on how to protect your family.
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