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Essential Questions to Ask Before Filing for Divorce

Divorce is one of the most challenging decisions a person can make in their lifetime. It's a decision that affects not only the couple involved but also their families, finances, and futures. Before you take the first step of filing for divorce, it's essential to ask yourself some critical questions to ensure you're [...]

Navigating the Digital Divide: The Impact of Social Media on Family Law Cases

The influence of social media extends beyond the realms of casual interactions and virtual friendships. In fact, the impact of social media on family law cases can be a critical component to consider. Upon entering a family law case, taking the time to learn and recognize the profound impact social media can have [...]

Blending Families: How to Prepare for an Easeful Transition

The prospect of blending families has become increasingly common among American families, with a notable 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce. Family structures are evolving, making the path to merging households more relevant than ever. Whether you grew up in a blended family, are a single parent merging homes with your partner [...]

Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: Which Path is Right for You?

When facing the challenging prospect of divorce, there are two common paths that come to mind – contested vs. uncontested divorce. It's no secret that any divorce can be incredibly difficult and emotionally overwhelming as you navigate the complexities of separating intertwined lives, shared assets, and responsibilities. Your divorce proceeding might feel like [...]

Domestic Violence: Understanding Your Legal Rights

Domestic Violence: Understanding Your Legal Rights Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects countless families across the United States, including right here in New Mexico. At Sutherland Family Law, we have seen first hand the profound impact that domestic violence has on individuals, children, and families. Whether you or someone you know [...]

Establishing Paternity: 3 Compelling Reasons to Establish Legal Fatherhood

Within the tapestry of family life, many threads weave together to create a mosaic of important relationships, love, and care. While all families have their own unique patterns and dynamics, there exists a deeply significant thread that can sometimes be overlooked – the father-child relationship. While the concept of paternity might seem like [...]

Mistakes to Avoid in Your Child Custody Hearing: How to Prepare

Child custody hearings can be emotionally charged and stressful for all parties involved. Parents are vying for custody of their children with the understanding that the outcome will have a significant impact on their lives, and the lives of their children. Plus, the final decision is ultimately out of their hands. While it [...]

5 Steps to Help Your Child Stabilize During a Divorce

Parting ways with your spouse is an arduous task in and of itself. When paired with understandable concern for your child’s well-being, however, this difficult process can become a herculean effort. While the weight of divorce can be heavy, it's important to remember that as a parent, you hold the power to shield [...]

Child Abuse Prevention Month 2023: Recognize and Report

As the world around us begins blooming and blossoming, it’s difficult to imagine life as anything but beautiful.  However, for the many children in America living in constant fear, even the light of spring can’t erase the darkness of abuse and neglect. April marks another National Child Abuse Prevention Month, reminding us all [...]

Guardianship in New Mexico – Minor and Adult

Despite the many ways in which each human is totally unique, there is a common thread that unites us all. That is: at one point or another, each of us has relied on care from other humans in order to survive.  While most may be familiar with how this concept appears in the [...]

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