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Do you leave the finances to your spouse? Doing so can put you at a significant disadvantage in a divorce. Yet, it is never too late to inform yourself.
Being informed is crucial. After a divorce, it is likely that your household income will drop. Going though a divorce puts you in a vulnerable financial position. There is little point in making it worse through a lack of financial awareness.
When preparing for divorce, you need the full financial picture. Without it, you cannot hope to achieve a fair result when you divide assets. If your spouse refuses to give you the information, you can ask the court to order them to share it.
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New Mexico is a community property state. In a divorce, the court will start on the basis that things belong to both of you, and you need to split them equally. Some assets are exempt because they count as separate property. These include:
There are some exceptions to these rules, which an attorney can explain. For instance, if you inherit money then move it into a joint account, it may no longer be separate property. Details such as this show why it is best to understand your finances during the marriage, rather than leaving it until your divorce.
With our main office in Santa Fe and dedicated staff across New Mexico—including Las Cruces, Albuquerque, and Taos—we’re ready to support your case wherever you are.
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