We are focused on helping clients and their families resolve difficult legal issues involved in divorce and other family law matters. We make the effort to help our clients in a personalized and cost-effective manner that eases their concerns and makes them more comfortable with the legal process. We understand what is at stake and the lasting impact that the outcome of a case can have on everyone involved.
When you hire a lawyer for your family law concern, you need to know that your concerns are being considered, your best interests are at heart and that your case is progressing. We keep the lines of communication open with our clients and provide them with information about the legal process. We work hard to make sure that they keep realistic expectations about what can be accomplished in their cases.
When you hire a lawyer for your family law concern, you need to know that your concerns are being considered, your best interests are at heart and that your case is progressing. We keep the lines of communication open with our clients and provide them with information about the legal process. We work hard to make sure that they keep realistic expectations about what can be accomplished in their cases.
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Mr. Eaton received his Law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1990, and started practice that same year. He has been a sole practitioner since 1994 and has focused primarily on family law issues since that time. He enjoys family law because it gives him the opportunity to help people.
Since 1990, attorney Stephen P. Eaton has provided clients in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico with representation that combines personal attention and cost-effective service with knowledgeable practice and a willingness to do what is necessary to meet our clients' short- and long-term goals. Our firm understands what our clients are facing.
When a marriage is dissolved, it does not mean that the responsibility of support between the spouses is terminated. Typically, the state of New Mexico will recognize this mutual responsibility for support and may grant alimony or spousal support payments to one of the spouses. Alimony and spousal support are designed to help both spouses, at least temporarily, to maintain as closely as possible the lifestyles that they had prior to the divorce.
New Mexico's family courts prefer when parents share responsibility for their children and when both parents contribute to the important decisions regarding education, welfare and lifestyle. Unfortunately, parents cannot always agree on the best interests of their children and important custody decisions are left up to a judge to make.
All parents have a responsibility to contribute to the support of their children, whether those parents are married, separated or divorced. The issue of child support, however, can be one of the most contentious issues related to divorce, as the quality of life of one or both parents and the children will be greatly impacted by a support order.
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Denise
Nov 22, 2020
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I've used Stephen Eaton's services more than once over the past 15yrs and I can tell you firsthand he is very professional and privy to the law. He would never falsely lead his clients down a path he isn't confident about. My case was tough but Mr. Eaton knows the law & I won!
His retainer fee is fair and placed into a trust which is drawn from as he conducts his services. He is never "paid in full" up-front before any legal work is completed. Beware of the one-off negative reviews that may have been a party to the losing side...
His retainer fee is fair and placed into a trust which is drawn from as he conducts his services. He is never "paid in full" up-front before any legal work is completed. Beware of the one-off negative reviews that may have been a party to the losing side...
Jamie Clegg
Jun 16, 2020
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Advocate Aidroos
Nov 11, 2016
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