Engagement Ring: Who Gets To Keep It?
People often wonder if they have to return the diamond ring if the engagement is called off. The answer in New Mexico, as in most other states, is a resounding “it depends”. However, it is usually a pretty…
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution for Seniors and Their Families - Blog Series Part 3
This is the third and final installation of the 3-part series: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Seniors and Their Families. Taking into account the previous questions addressed in this series, we will be discussing how to work through disputes with family…
Alternative Dispute Resolution for Seniors and Their Families - Blog Series Part 2
Continuing on in the 3-part series: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Seniors and Their Families, we are building off the first part where we discussed why a family would need to resolve a dispute and the common disputes that arise when…
Alternative Dispute Resolution for Seniors and Their Families - Blog Series Part 1
This is the first part of a 3-part series dealing with common questions when it comes to issues with seniors, their families, and alternative dispute resolutions. This first part we will discuss why a family might need to go down…
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Divorce
The Ugly There are many unflattering descriptions of the divorce process: “Knock down/drag out”, “scorched earth”, fight to the death”, “battle” and so on. Sadly, many divorces live up to these pejorative terms. Former partners fight for months or years.
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