Family Law

Specializing in Custody and Divorce for New Mexico and Navajo Clients

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When your family landscape is changing, it’s often a painful and even scary experience.  With Nicci Unsicker by your side, you are not alone!  Family Law is one of her specialties. Her goal will be to smooth the path for you, finding ways to avoid or minimize destructive litigation and further distress.  Working with her can be your first step in healing and turning the page.

Nicci takes an experienced, compassionate, creative approach to potentially difficult family issues:

  • Divorce: You may be considering filing for divorce in New Mexico and need to clarify your options, or you may feel ready to go forward. In either case, Nicci can help.  She will listen carefully to understand your unique situation, then she’ll explain your options and team with you to create a strategy.  Above all, she will empower you to achieve the outcome that opens the door to your future.
  • Custody and Child Support: When a relationship ends, tough feelings may be front and center. Choosing Nicci as your New Mexico child custody attorney can help you put the needs of your children first. Co-parenting is challenging. Nicci will always work to help a family create a parenting plan that works for all parties, but when consensus isn’t possible Nicci will fight for you in the courtroom.
  • Paternity: Establishing paternity can be a relatively routine matter, but sometimes it’s part of a thorny dispute. Nicci has a thorough understanding of the legal aspects of paternity and will serve as your trusted advisor.
  • Protection Orders: There are a variety of instruments that can be useful in navigating domestic issues, including protection orders and civil restraining orders. Whether you need one or have received one, Nicci can help determine next steps.
  • Guardianship and Adoption: Sometimes children need someone other than their biological parents to care for them. Nicci will help you understand how to legally care for the children in your life.

The best way to get started is to contact us.  Nicci will get in touch with you to begin a conversation.