Experienced Family Law Counsel — When It Matters Most
Family law is personal. It involves decisions that affect your finances, your children, and your life going forward — and the legal process can feel overwhelming even when things are relatively straightforward. When they're not, having the right firm in your corner makes an enormous difference.
At Shoemaker Law Firm, we've been practicing family law in New Mexico for more than three decades. We're trained mediators and collaborative law practitioners, and we're experienced litigators when the situation calls for it. That range matters, because not every family law case looks the same — and not every case should end up in a courtroom.
Our approach is to start by understanding what you actually need. Not just the legal outcome, but what a good resolution looks like for your life. Then we figure out the most effective, most efficient way to get there.
Grandparent Rights
In certain circumstances, grandparents have legal standing to seek visitation or custody. We advise grandparents on their rights under New Mexico law and represent them in proceedings when necessary.
Domestic Violence
We help clients who are dealing with domestic violence situations get the legal protections they need quickly and effectively, including protective orders and related family law relief.
Military Divorce
Military divorces involve rules and considerations that don't apply to civilian cases — including how military pensions are divided and how deployment affects custody. We have specific experience handling these matters correctly.
Complex Assets & Business Interests
When significant assets, business ownership, or investment portfolios are part of a divorce, the legal and financial complexity increases substantially. We have experience handling high-asset divorces, including cases involving closely-held businesses, real property, and retirement accounts.
Spousal & Child Support
Support calculations in New Mexico involve specific guidelines, but the details of your financial situation matter enormously. We make sure the numbers are right and that support orders reflect your actual circumstances.
Custody & Timesharing
Custody arrangements are among the most important decisions that come out of a divorce. We help clients reach agreements that work for their children and hold up over time — and when disputes arise, we represent parents in custody proceedings with a focus on practical, durable outcomes.
Divorce & Legal Separation
We handle contested and uncontested divorces, as well as legal separations, with the same level of care and attention. Every divorce involves financial and personal stakes — we make sure you understand the full picture before making decisions that will last.