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answered on Sep 14, 2023
In New Mexico, you can file for divorce if you meet the state's residency requirements. Generally, at least one of the parties must be a resident of the state for a certain period before filing for divorce. Given that you were married in California and now reside in New Mexico, you may be... View More 
He’s been in and out of jail since 2009 I do not know where he is . But he said once if I ever filed for divorce he would hurt me what can I do
My husband lives and works in Germany where he has been for the last 10+ years. I lived in our home in Austin, Texas up until June 2017 when I moved to Santa Fe. We still own the home in Austin, with tenants. We have one grown child.
We are trying to figure out how best to divide everything.
answered on May 22, 2019
The answer to your question will depend on counsel gaining a thorough understanding of all of the complicated facts associated with your situation. There are, however, some general concepts that may be helpful.
1. All of the assets you acquired during the marriage (except those acquired... View More
My husband has sold equipment worth $10,000 and has taken all of our possessions off the property and he refuses to comply with discovery or an order to relocate property. His attorney when I attempted to meet and confer has just blown me off telling me we need mediation. Things can't be... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
You can request that the court hold a pretrial conference and request a trial date at the same time. It is customary for courts to send the parties to mediation to see if they can come to some sort of agreement, however if that does in fact fail, then the court generally will set a trial date.
I was living in the residence for 15+ years prior to marrying. My father sold us the property as a married couple. the residence is next door to my elderly parents so that I could be close to them for care as they age.
During the purchase of the property, my husband and I signed the... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
The general rule in New Mexico is that you are entitled to 50% of all community property. Community property is anything that you've acquired during your marriage. Regarding leaving the home, the general rule is that the status quo must be maintained throughout the proceedings. Since it... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
It depends on what type of account you are talking about. If he has put her on a community account, then you could potentially prevent it via a motion to the court, dependent on other surrounding circumstances.
answered on Nov 9, 2017
A mixed decision usually means that the judge ruled in one party's favor on some issues, and in the other party's favor on other issues, or even that on individual issues the judge didn't rule entirely the way either party wanted but somewhere in the middle.
We both have significant others. And have been separated 8 months and having pending court dates.
Matter as in length of time married for alimony, settlement, SS etc..
answered on Nov 6, 2015
Divorces are permanent. They don't last for only 5 months, unless the parties subsequently re-marry.
Assuming that's what you mean, for purposes of a new, second divorce, the length of the second marriage is what would matter.
answered on Oct 2, 2013
In the absence of agreement by the parties, relocating to another state with children is no simple task. It will require a hearing at a minimum. Depending upon the situation, it may require the appointment of an expert psychologist. It can be a lengthy process and should be started early, well... View More
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