Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Attorney in Albuquerque
The Mulcahy Law Firm has been dedicated to providing compassionate and expert family law services in New Mexico since 2017. Our founder, Rebecca Mulcahy, brings over a decade of specialized experience in family law, offering tailored legal solutions for complex cases including adoption, child custody, and military family matters. We prioritize client needs through transparent billing, accessible representation, and a commitment to community service, including pro bono work and donations to local nonprofits.Our practice combines deep legal knowledge with a personalized approach, ensuring clients receive both strategic advocacy and empathetic support. With memberships in prestigious legal associations and a proven track record of successful outcomes, we strive to be a trusted partner in navigating life's most challenging legal situations.
Services
Adoption
Child Custody
Child Support
Kinship Guardianship
Mediation
Military Family Law
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Over a decade of specialized family law experience
- Superb Avvo Rating of 9.6 for legal excellence
- Affordable services with transparent billing structure
- Expertise in military family law and complex adoptions
- Active community involvement and pro bono commitments
Associations and certifications
- New Mexico State Bar
- Albuquerque Bar Association
- Military Spouse J.D. Network
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
What people say
Expertise and dedication
Seamless process
Prompt and prepared
Affordable and worth it
Swift action
Services
Adoption Services
The Mulcahy Law Firm provides comprehensive adoption services for families in New Mexico, handling private, stepparent, relative, and adult adoptions. We guide clients through consent processes, home studies, and court requirements while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Our expertise in open and closed adoptions helps families create legally secure pathways to expand their households with compassion and efficiency.
Child Custody
We specialize in resolving child custody matters with the child's best interests as our priority. Our services include creating parenting plans, modifying existing arrangements, and representing clients in disputes over physical and legal custody. We help navigate complex issues like relocation, visitation rights, and co-parenting challenges while maintaining focus on the child's emotional well-being.
Child Support
Our firm handles all aspects of child support calculations, enforcement, and modifications using New Mexico's guidelines. We assist clients with understanding worksheet A/B differences, addressing arrears, and incorporating additional expenses like healthcare and education. We also represent clients in disputes regarding underemployment allegations and income imputation during support determinations.
Kinship Guardianship
We assist family members seeking legal custody of children through kinship guardianship proceedings. Our services include filing petitions, representing clients in contested hearings, and modifying existing arrangements. We work closely with guardians ad litem to demonstrate the child's best interests while respecting parental rights and maintaining family relationships.
Mediation Services
The firm offers neutral mediation services for family law disputes, helping parties reach agreements outside court. We facilitate discussions on property division, parenting plans, and support arrangements while maintaining strict impartiality. Our mediation process follows structured negotiation techniques to achieve durable solutions that meet legal requirements and client needs.
People
Rebecca Mulcahy
Attorney & Founder
Rebecca Mulcahy is a dedicated family law attorney with over a decade of experience in New Mexico. A UNM Law School graduate, she specializes in adoption, child custody, and military family law. She volunteers at legal clinics and donates 5% of firm profits to local nonprofits.
Questions
How does the court determine child custody arrangements?
New Mexico courts prioritize the child's best interests, considering factors like age, parent-child relationships, co-parenting ability, and existing family dynamics when determining custody arrangements.
What factors influence child support calculations?
Child support calculations consider both parents' incomes, custody schedules (Worksheet A/B), healthcare costs, daycare expenses, and other relevant financial factors under New Mexico guidelines.
Can grandparents obtain visitation rights?
Yes, grandparents can seek visitation rights through court petitions, particularly when it serves the child's best interests and maintains important family relationships.
How does military service affect family law cases?
Military service impacts cases through unique considerations like deployment schedules, custody arrangements during active duty, and specific laws governing service members' legal protections.
What is the adoption process timeline?
Adoption timelines vary by type but typically require pre-placement studies, consent documentation, and court finalization, with attorney guidance ensuring efficient completion of required legal steps.
Can I modify an existing custody or support order?
Yes, modifications are possible with significant changes in circumstances, requiring formal court requests to adjust custody schedules or support amounts based on current needs.
