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Family Law

What is a Community Property State?

In New Mexico, property acquired during a marriage is generally considered community property. This means that: What is the community property presumption? The community property presumption is the assumption that

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Estate Planning

What is a trust?

A trust is a legal arrangement in which a person or entity (the trustee) holds property for the benefit of another person or entity (the beneficiary).  You might have heard

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Divorce

Child Custody in New Mexico

When you and your ex split up, you still have a connection because of the children. You may want to go through with the divorce, but that doesn’t mean that

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Criminal Law

Marijuana in New Mexico

New Mexico is a relatively progressive state when it comes to cannabis. The state legalized medical cannabis in 2007 and decriminalized small-scale possession in 2009. However, there are still some

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Divorce

Divorce in the Military

If you or your spouse has made the decision to file for a divorce and one of you is in the military, there are extra considerations to take into account

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Estate Planning

Who Needs a Will?

When you hear the word “will” in the context of ”last will and testament”, you might think you don’t have enough assets or you’re not old enough to consider getting

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Criminal Law

DUI Checkpoints in New Mexico

As we talked about in our blog post detailing types of DUIs in New Mexico, you can be charged even if the officer suspects the slightest impairment. Given that, a

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Family Law

Do I need a Lawyer for Adoption?

Adoption is a life-changing decision for all involved. The process is exciting, but also overwhelming and confusing. Once you determine this is the right route for you and your family,

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