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One of the hardest parts about divorce isn’t the impact on your marital relationship but rather the changes in your relationship with your children. Instead of getting to see them every day, you now have to split that time with your ex.
The worse things get between the two of you, the more likely your marital discord is to boil over and start affecting your relationship with the children. Some parents put their children right in the middle of a messy divorce and even use them as weapons against their ex-spouses.
Your children shouldn’t be pawns in a vicious game. Your relationship with them is important for their healthy development. As a parent divorcing in New Mexico, knowing your rights can help you protect your parental relationship against this kind of interference.
New Mexico family courts and shared custody
In a litigated divorce, there is a presumption that shared parenting will be in the best interests of the children. The judge presiding over your divorce will want to uphold both of your relationships with the children.
Although they may not give a 50-50 split of custody depending on circumstances, they will do their best to keep both parents involved. Shared custody or even visitation rights mean you get to see your children regularly. Your ex should not prevent you from getting your reasonable parenting time. They also shouldn’t directly interfere in your relationship with the children.
