Legal Blog

What Is a Guardian ad Litem? Understanding Guardian ad Litem in NM November 24, 2020

In the 2000 United States Supreme Court case of Troxel v. Granville, which is currently the leading case on the nature of parental rights, the highest Court of the land confirmed that our God-given ...

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Attorney Michelle Cortez Wins Runner-Up for Albuquerque Journal Reader's Choice "Best Divorce Attorney" November 4, 2020

We're thrilled to announce that our very own Michelle Cortez won the first runner-up for the Albuquerque Journal Reader's Choice of "Best Divorce Attorney." At Cortez & Haskovec, LLC, we understand ...

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What You Need to Know About Parenting Plans (Designing the Best Plan for Your Children) November 2, 2020

A wise client recently asked me, "What is the best parenting plan for children?" It was a refreshing question. In my highly contested custody cases, the children's emotional well-being can be lost in ...

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What to Expect When You Hire One of Our Lawyers September 21, 2020

Demystifying Attorney Stereotypes & Setting Ourselves Apart I met a gentleman who had just started going to our church who asked me what I do for a living as we were getting acquainted. I responded ...

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Celebrity Divorces September 2, 2020

The Dos and Don’ts of Celebrity Divorces Celebrities want to be noticed. That is why they are actors, right? They want to be noticed for their performances in shows and movies - and even in their ...

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Straight Talk: Gender Bias in the Family Court System July 9, 2020

From our experience working with families, we have realized family court can be biased towards mothers and against fathers in custody disputes. Many fathers we have represented can personally attest ...

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