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Is New Mexico an alimony state? The correct answer is, "yes, it is" and "No, it isn't." First, yes, New Mexico is an alimony state. NMSA sec 40-4-7 states that a court must take jurisdiction over the ...

How do I get primary custody of my children? This is probably the question I am most frequently asked. Understanding how to navigate your custody case can help you get the best results for you and ...

We've now been dealing with COVID-19 for 13 months. As we've seen, certain segments of society have returned to near pre-pandemic normalcy, while other segments remain tediously slow and ill-equipped ...

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 ...

Every state is different – And unlike almost every other area of law, statutes related to family law are, for the most part, the unique creations of the various state legislatures. And unlike most ...

In March 2020, Governor Lujan Grisham justifiably closed the entire state over concerns due to Covid-19. In July 2021, she fully reopened the state for business. Everything reopened for in-person ...

We've now been dealing with COVID-19 for 13 months. As we've seen, certain segments of society have returned to near pre-pandemic normalcy, while other segments remain tediously slow and ill-equipped ...

This blog serves to inform the New Mexico Public, as well as the clients and friends of Cortez & Hoskovec, LLC as the status of court policies during the public health emergency due to Covid-19. It ...

As a companion to my previous blog explaining some of the significant components of community property laws and how they are generally applied in New Mexico, this blog is a deeper dive into ...

I recently received the following message via email regarding a particular divorce proceeding: "Quick Question: What's going to happen with the house?" The question is indeed quick. I'll give them ...

The last time I went to court, both parties were left unhappy. The mother, whom I was representing, received less in child support than she thought she deserved. The father, represented by another ...

My family and I live rurally, so rather than our home being attached to a municipal sewer system, our home has its own septic system. About every year or two, we have to call and have the septic tank ...

In March 2020, Governor Lujan Grisham justifiably closed the entire state over concerns due to Covid-19. In July 2021, she fully reopened the state for business. Everything reopened for in-person ...

If something is very important to you (family law matters), then you should bite the bullet and treat it like it is something very important by hiring a professional. New Mexico has a lottery system ...

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 & Hoskovec, LLC, we understand ...

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 ...

People who care about you will tell you to go see a doctor at the first sign of illness. If your car is making a funny noise or a warning light comes on, you should have it looked at before it strands ...

The last time I went to court, both parties were left unhappy. The mother, whom I was representing, received less in child support than she thought she deserved. The father, represented by another ...

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 ...

We've now been dealing with COVID-19 for 13 months. As we've seen, certain segments of society have returned to near pre-pandemic normalcy, while other segments remain tediously slow and ill-equipped ...