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Divorce Law and Lawyers
My lawyer is out-of-town. Can I call my spouse’s lawyer?
I need to discuss certain aspects of my case. Can I call my spouse’s lawyer if mine is out of town?
Can we hire one attorney to prepare our divorce agreement?
Can we hire one attorney to prepare our divorce agreement?
Will both spouses need to hire their own lawyers in addition to their mediator?
That’s something that is a good idea, but it’s not necessary. Sometimes, we’re able to resolve everything and neither party will hire an attorney of their own; they’ll just trust the process that we went through together and feel like they have all the information that they need. They know that I’m an attorney as […]
WATCH: What is the difference between a litigated divorce and a mediated divorce?
Read the transcript of this video below. Litigation is a process wherein both parties, husband and wife, each hire their own attorneys to represent their separate interests in Court. If the parties cannot come to their own agreement regarding how to divide their property, agree on a parenting plan for their children and plan […]
If someone doesn’t agree with the judge’s ruling, can they appeal it?
California family lawyer Erin McGaughey explains how appealing a judge’s ruling is a very technical process and goes over the success rates.
Will I be happier settling out of court or litigating the case?
California family lawyer Erin McGaughey explains the key differences between litigating and why most people are happier settling out of court.
Do some people pursue litigation for financial and/or emotional reasons?
California family lawyer Erin McGaughey explains the possible reasons why some people use litigation for financial or emotional reasons.
WATCH: If someone is unhappy with the outcome of their divorce in New Mexico, can they appeal the court’s ruling?
Read the transcript of this video below. Yes. Now, as part of an appeal, I’m going to quickly go through that process. First of all, you want to try hard to settle the case, because you control the outcome. And in spite of popular opinion, even litigators, trial lawyers, very much want to settle […]
WATCH: Does An Affair Change the Outcome of a Divorce in New Mexico?
New Mexico is a true no-fault state. Knowing this, does an affair change the outcome of a divorce? Watch the video to find out.
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