Family Law
Divorce Attorneys in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contested, mediated, and collaborative divorces handled with discretion and care from filing through final decree.
Guiding you through every kind of divorce
Divorce in New Mexico can take many shapes. Some families are able to resolve their dissolution collaboratively or through mediation. Others require thorough preparation for contested litigation. Peak Legal Group represents clients across that entire spectrum, and we adjust our strategy to fit your goals, your budget, and the well-being of your family.
From the moment you retain us, we focus on giving you a clear picture of the road ahead — what to expect at each hearing, which decisions are time-sensitive, and how to protect your interests without unnecessary conflict.
Contested divorce, prepared the right way
When the parties cannot agree on the terms of the dissolution, contested divorce becomes a matter of preparation. We build cases through careful discovery, financial analysis, and credible expert testimony so that your position is supported by evidence — not just argument.
Our courtroom experience means you have an advocate who is comfortable in front of a judge and confident in the rules of evidence. We will fight when fighting is the right thing to do, and we will tell you honestly when settlement serves you better.
Mediated and collaborative divorce
“Many of our clients prefer to resolve their divorce outside of court.”
Many of our clients prefer to resolve their divorce outside of court. Mediation and collaborative divorce can save money, preserve privacy, and reduce the emotional toll on children. We help clients prepare for these processes, evaluate proposed settlements, and document the agreements they reach in legally enforceable form.
We have extensive experience drafting Marital Settlement Agreements that anticipate future questions, so the resolution you reach today still protects you years from now.
Division of assets and liabilities
New Mexico is a community property state, but the application of community property principles to retirement accounts, businesses, real estate, and debt is rarely straightforward. We work alongside forensic accountants and valuation experts when appropriate, and we draft Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and deeds that properly transfer assets after divorce.
Divorce involving children
When children are part of the marriage, the divorce decree must include a parenting plan, a custody order, and a child support calculation. We treat these as the most important parts of the decree, because they shape your daily life with your children for years to come.
Our team helps you negotiate or litigate timesharing schedules, decision-making authority, holiday rotations, and the practical issues that determine whether a parenting plan actually works.
Post-decree modifications and enforcement
“Life does not stand still after the divorce is final.”
Life does not stand still after the divorce is final. Jobs change, families relocate, children grow into different needs, and former spouses sometimes fail to follow the orders the court entered. We represent clients in modifications of custody, child support, and spousal support, as well as enforcement actions when an order is being ignored.