Divorce in New Mexico ─ The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect

Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in New Mexico, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in New Mexico and is it required? How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.

Roberta S. Batley, Esq., is a family law attorney. She is a regular speaker for the American Bar Association Family Law Section and other continuing legal education programs and has lectured nationally various law topics. Sandra Morgan Little, Esq., is a Martindale-Hubbellc AV-rated attorney and a board certified family law specialist. She serves the supreme court of the state of New Mexico disciplinary board as a hearing review officer. Jan Gilman-Tepper, Esq., is a lawyer who has been in practice for more than 30 years with a concentration in business divorce. She frequently lectures on collaborative divorce topics for attorneys and financial and mental health experts. Tiffany Oliver Leigh, Esq., is a certified family law specialist with experience on a wide array of family law cases, including complex divorce cases involving business valuation, tax issues, property division, child custody, child support, and prenuptial agreements. In 2011, she received the Crest Award, an award given by the State Bar of New Mexico to the top young lawyer presentation. They all live in Albuquerque, New Mexico.