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Albuquerque Divorce Lawyers
Albuquerque Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers
Divorce In New Mexico
Most people do not get married with the intention of getting divorced, but it happens. Somebody cheats, becomes addicted to drugs, is not the person you thought they were, or maybe you just aren't in love anymore. Whether or not this was an agreed upon divorce or is something completely unexpected, you don't have to navigate the legal system alone. Before you file for Divorce, contact the experts at Family Law Firm.
At Family Law Firm, we understand that divorce is more than the end of a marriage. Some of the decisions made during your divorce can impact you and the ones you love most. The last thing you want to do is leave everything to chance. From child custody arrangement and child support payments, separating property and obtaining alimony, all the way to filing divorce papers, protective orders, and other court documents, we're here to help you through the divorce process.
When you decide to get a divorce, it can be hard to know where to start. These feelings of confusion are\ heightened when your spouse filed and you were taken off guard. Before your final divorce order goes through, you should get an experienced divorce attorney to help you with your court case, just to make sure one party isn't getting a better deal than the other.
Experienced New Mexico Divorce Lawyers Near You
There are many experts who can help you file for divorce in Albuquerque, but few service the entire state and have the knowledge, skills, and trusted reputation of the attorneys at Family Law Firm. We believe your divorce from your spouse requires careful preparation. With over 72 years of combine experience, we can help you gather information for financial support and alimony, help you divide marital property, help you fight for child custody or come up with a parenting plan, and so much more. When it comes to divorce, we've helped many people reach agreements and have fought hard for others when an agreement couldn't be reached. Don't leave your property, children, and freedom to chance. From Las Cruces to Gallup, Belen to Santa Fe, and every county in between, no matter where you live in New Mexico, our legal team is here to help. Contact the experienced divorce attorneys at Family Law Firm in Albuquerque to help with all your legal issues.
Contested vs Uncontested Divorce in Albuquerque
When it comes to divorce, there are two common types. The first is an uncontested divorce. This happens with both parties decide to file for divorce and agree to a settlement, in writing, to equally divide their property and/or debt. These types of divorces avoid litigation and are often considered a little easier.
On the opposite end, a contested divorce occurs when a spouse either doesn't want to end the marriage or either party cannot reach an agreement on the division of assets or debt. These divorces can definitely get complicated and often require going through the legal system to reach a resolution.
Division of Assets & Debt
The waiting period for your divorce decree can be daunting. Whether you and your spouse agree on the equal division of marital property and/or one spouse has agreed to rehabilitative alimony, or you're going through a complex divorce where neither parties agree on the equitable distribution of their assets, spousal support, and/or child custody, having an experienced legal team for your divorce case is key. Having a professional guide you both in splitting the house, condo, vehicle, or other property, will help you not settle for less than you deserve.
The division of assets can be confusing. What is actually considered an asset? Most people tend to think of assets as tangible items, but the truth is, your savings is also considered an asset, and not just the savings in your bank. Things like retirement, pension, IRAs, and 401(k) accounts must also be considered. If you have contributed significantly to your spouse's accounts or they haven't contributed at all to yours, it's best to seek the advice of a professional attorney. This person will be able to help you fill out all the necessary forms and paperwork, so you don't risk having to pay more (or anything) once the final court order goes through. Before everything is final, contact the experts at Family Law Firm.
If your spouse was the main bread winner for whatever reason, your attorney will be able to advocate on your behalf to help prove your case for permanent or temporary support. This is especially important if you and your spouse agreed on support for a certain time period and your spouse has since changed their mind. You and/or your children shouldn't do without because you or your spouse filed for divorce. Until your absolute divorce goes through, let us help you with your alimony and child support court case. We know how judges tend to rule in our state and it's our goal to help you every step of the way. Don't rely on the other person to do the right thing, if they already aren't, and even if they currently are, let us fight for you in court, and help you set your divorce support agreement in stone with an official court order.
Your divorce lawyer can help you determine how much child support or alimony/spousal support your spouse (or you) should pay through obtaining financial information. They can communicate with the other communicate with the other party's attorney. They can also help you fill out the appropriate family law forms and file your divorce papers them with the clerk's office. Whether or not you are going through a no fault divorce, it's always a good idea to make sure you're protected. From the moment you (or your spouse) has decided to get a divorce, until you have an absolute divorce decree, when you need a divorce attorney you can rely on, contact the divorce experts at Family Law Firm in Albuquerque!
When it comes to divorcing a spouse, many people think of the division of assets as a division of physical property or ordered alimony, however, another thing to consider is the amount of debit either you or your spouse have accumulated. Before you head to court, or starting paying off all that debt on your own, contact the experienced attorneys at Family Law Firm. We'll not only make sure all the proper forms are filed with the county, we will make sure you're not paying more than your fair share, and will be there to support you until your divorce is finalized. Don't avoid getting a divorce based on your current debt. Give our law firm a call to discuss your legal questions.
Child Support & Custody
When it comes to divorce, it's not just about the division of assets. For many, it also includes a division of time with children. This is typically where things get tricky between couples. Neither party wants to give up their time with their children, especially during the holidays. This can be particularly tricky depending on the ages of the children. Younger children require more care and older children may also be dividing their time between peer groups. No matter the parties ages, when you hire a professional, they can help you file the necessary forms through the court, and can help you and your spouse navigate those awkward conversations of who gets the kids and when, and for how long. Don't leave the lives of your children up to chance when you can get professional help. From temporary orders, filing forms, and all the complications in between, rely on the legal team at Family Law Firm in Albuquerque to help you out!
Common Law Marriage & Domestic Partnerships
Although there are a lot of lawyers willing to help people divorce their spouse, not all of them will help people in domestic partnerships with legal separation. We're there to help you regain your life. Although it helps to have an agreement for mutual property when you're in a domestic partnership, if you've been together for a decade, you may still be able to claim half of the assets you acquired together. If either of you are having a hard time dividing your things, contact the experts at Family Law Firm to help with negotiations.
Safety & Domestic Violence
At Family Law Firm in Albuquerque, we understand that most divorces and legal separation are complicated, and sometimes include getting yourself out of a domestic violence situation. If your safety is a concern, we will help make temporary orders a little more permanent and will handle all communication with your former spouse, so you don't have to. During the process, we will also help provide the judge evidence of the cruel treatment from one spouse to another. When you need help proving your case against your spouse, you don't have to file the forms on your own. Focus on regaining your life and let us handle agreement negotiations, filling out complicated forms, filing with the county, and being there to support you until your divorce is final. Also, should you find your former spouse violating an agreement or judge's temporary orders by showing up at your property, not fulfilling residency requirements for your children, or something else, we'll be there to help you file amended or additional forms through the county. There are many issues related to divorce, regain your freedom before and after your divorce is final. Don't let a judge determine your future blindingly. Contact the attorneys at Family Law Firm in Albuquerque, today!
The Extras
If you want to make the divorce process from you spouse a little easier, having an expert in your corner is beneficial. There can be a lot of stress involved in the waiting period as the judge decides how to divide your assets. You can start off on the right foot with an attorney who can answer basic questions like, how you go back to your former name or handle residency requirements for your children, and help you with any address issues that you may face as you separate from your spouse and file for divorce.
Other than Divorce, the experts at Family Law Firm can also help you out with annulments, which are times when somebody has gotten married, but it isn't actually legal. So, in what cases would an annulment be considered over a divorce? First, if one of the parties was found to be misrepresenting, for instance, they're a completely different person or you found out that they were lying about wanting children when they actually didn't. Second, for cases of bigamy and you found out your spouse was already legally married to somebody else. Third, in cases were one or more people are underage and no proper consent was given. Fourth, in cases where a person lacked mental capacity, perhaps due to intoxication or illness. Fifth, in cases where somebody is forced to get married. And sixth, if somebody is unable to consummate the marriage. When it comes to annulment, separation isn't always easy. Proof must be gathered and even then, there are some religions like Catholicism that require extra documentation. When you need an annulment, contact the team at Family Law Firm in Albuquerque.
Our lawyers have over 72 years of combine experiencing helping people navigate the legal system. Whether your spouse filed for a divorce and you need help getting your fair share of marital property, or your filing for a divorce and are requesting alimony and/or child support and custody, or are both claiming irreconcilable differences, we have all the knowledge and expertise to make the process a little easier. Before you file for divorce or fill out any forms to dissolve your marriage, contact the specialists at Family Law Firm in Albuquerque.
An uncontested divorce in Albuquerque is possible when the parties agree to a settlement on all of the necessary issues. Divorcing spouses that agree to a settlement, in writing, can be granted an uncontested divorce and avoid litigation.
A contested divorce in Albuquerque occurs when the spouses cannot reach an agreement on all of the necessary issues. Contested divorces occur when a spouse debates any issue raised in the petition for dissolution of marriage. A contested divorce in NM must go through the legal system to reach a resolution.
Divorce lawyers Albuquerque NM
Contact Family Law Firm today. 1(505)-DIVORCE or (505) 245-7200 or email us.
CLIENT REVIEWS.
"Thank you to everyone at the Family Law Firm office. How wonderful all of you are. I felt like I had friends with me every step of the way! If ever I know of someone in need of your service I will sing your praises and send them your way. Thank you for everything all of you have done for me."
"I want to thank every one at the Family Law Firm for sending me a lifeline and hope when there was none. My children and I are blessed to have you in our lives and there is not one day that I don't thank God for sending me angels in the form of attorneys. Thank you again for all the sweat, effort, understanding, and love you've sent our way."
