Spousal Support and Prenuptial Agreements Attorneys
Albuquerque — Rio Rancho — Farmington — Los Lunas — Santa Fe
If you are looking to obtain a divorce in New Mexico, how do you determine what rights you have regarding spousal support? Who can ensure that your alimony rights will be effectively pursued and enforced? What happens if you have a prenuptial agreement or are seeking unique spousal maintenance fees?
At the Albuquerque, New Mexico, offices of Carpenter Law, P.C., we have successfully resolved thousands of family law disputes, including complex issues relating to spousal support and prenuptial agreements.
In New Mexico, there are three types of alimony:
- Rehabilitative: typically reserved for shorter marriages of a few years or less. Rehabilitative alimony helps a spouse reach the place he or she was prior to the marriage. For instance, it can be allocated to help a stay-at-home parent gain schooling or help him or her regain footing in their profession.
- Transitional: usually awarded in midrange-length marriages of about five to 15 years. Transitional spousal support can be allocated to help a spouse pay for school, a mortgage, an apartment, a car and other important payments for several years.
- Permanent: granted for most long-term marriages. Permanent alimony can address large income discrepancies, and is enforced until a spouse remarries or dies.
Alimony is not guaranteed. As experienced family law lawyers, we can help you understand alimony law and statewide guidelines, and fight for your rights. We can work to effectively demonstrate you need financial assistance, whether for training, for making ends meet or for affordable housing. We can work to argue persuasively for you whether you are contesting paying or receiving spousal support payments.
We Ensure Your Prenuptial Agreement Is Enforceable
New Mexico is a community property state. Marriage here is intended to create community property, owned by both spouses. Courts in this state are reluctant to enforce prenuptial agreements.
Couples can, however, create enforceable prenuptial agreements if specific guidelines are followed. We work to draft for you a valid, enforceable premarital contract regarding property division and acquisition, asset management, asset disposal and asset accounts.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding spousal support or prenuptial agreements, contact us for answers and experienced legal help. We provide free initial consultations, accept credit cards, charge competitive rates, speak Spanish and are conveniently located next to the courthouse in downtown Albuquerque in the Bank of the West building at 500 Marquette. Call us at 505.349.0989.
