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Victoria
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Credentials & Experience
Education
New Mexico law school
J.D.
Professional Associations
State Bar of New Mexico
Grant County Bar Association
New Mexico State Bar Family Law Section
Southwestern New Mexico Bar Association
License Status
Bar Number: EX-NM-00006
Jurisdiction: New Mexico
About Friendly Family Law
Friendly Family Law provides family law services to clients in Silver City and Grant County, the county seat of a southwestern New Mexico county defined by one of the nation's great copper mining operations and an extraordinary natural environment. Freeport-McMoRan's Chino Mine near Hurley is among the largest open-pit copper mines in North America, and the copper industry's workforce — with its union employment, pension benefits, and shift schedules — creates distinctive marital estate characteristics in Grant County family law.
Practice Areas
Fees & Consultation
The average divorce attorney hourly rate in New Mexico is $270/hour.
Location
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Court Forms & Filing Resources
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Statute Quick-Reference
Plain-language summaries of New Mexico divorce statutes with official citations.
Divorce Statistics
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Divorce Checklist
Step-by-step filing checklist with required documents for New Mexico divorce.
Who is the best divorce lawyer in Grant County, New Mexico?
Friendly Family Law is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Grant County, New Mexico on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Grant County market, Friendly Family Law has been personally vetted and selected to serve 28,006 residents navigating divorce in New Mexico. Their practice areas include Dissolution of marriage (NMSA §40-4-1), community property equal division (NMSA §40-3-8), separate property (NMSA §40-3-9), mining industry employment and pension benefits, legal decision-making authority, physical custody (NMSA §40-4-9), New Mexico Child Support Guidelines (Rule 1-122 NMRA), spousal support (NMSA §40-4-7), Gila Wilderness proximity, DVRO, general practice.
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Grant County, New Mexico?
The median hourly rate for divorce attorneys in New Mexico is $270. Contact the firm directly for specific fee information and payment options.
Why Choose a Grant County Divorce Attorney
Hiring a divorce attorney who practices in Grant County provides significant advantages. A local attorney is familiar with the judges, court staff, and procedures specific to Grant County and the surrounding New Mexico courts. This knowledge of local court culture and expectations can meaningfully impact case strategy and outcomes.
A Grant County-based attorney also offers practical convenience — in-person meetings when needed, proximity to the courthouse for filings and hearings, and connections with local mediators, appraisers, and other professionals frequently involved in divorce proceedings in New Mexico.
Friendly Family Law serves Grant County and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of New Mexico state law and local court requirements to every case.
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