- Divorce
- Child SupportSheryl L. Saavedra is a family law attorney who has represented family law clients for over 25 years in Litigation and Collaboratively in Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Guardianships, Adoptions and Guardian ad Litem representation of children. Sheryl is an executive board member for the University of New Mexico School of Law Alumni Board and is the current Public Image Chair for Rotary District 5520.
- AdoptionAdoption (Adoption Law, Children's Law, Step-parent Adoption, Grandparent Adoption, Second Parent Adoption, Co-parent Adoption, Gay Adoption, Lesbian Adoption, Interstate Adoption, International Adoption, Domestic Adoption, Relative Adoption)
- Premarital AgreementFamily Law (including complex and high asset Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Prenuptial Agreements, Adoptions, Guardianships and Guardian ad Litem representation)
- GuardianshipWe can also assist with obtaining a Kinship Guardianship for a child whose parent(s) are unable to care for them. Once a person is appointed as guardian, the rights and responsibilities of the child’s parents are transferred to the guardian. If a child is in the legal custody of the State, Guardianship can only be obtained through the Children’s Code. Before a person can be appointed Guardian under the Children’s Code, the State Children, Youth and Families Department must consent to the appointment of the Guardian or the District Court must overrule the Department. Peak Legal Group LLC excels at working with families with children in State custody to provide for the best interests of the child.
- Wrongful DeathWrongful Death: When a person dies as a result of negligence, their family may be entitled to compensation. During this difficult time, our office will ensure that you and your family receive the compensation due to you.
- Property DamagePeak Legal Group LLC also practices in the area of Personal Injury Law. Harold O. Atencio is a former Insurance Defense Attorney who understands the Insurance Industry from the inside and knows how to deal with their legal tactics designed to increase profits and reduce payments to injured individuals. Whether you have been injured in a car accident or been injured in a workplace or some other type of accident for which you were not at fault, our many years of experience as Personal Injury Attorneys in Albuquerque can assist you in receiving the compensation you deserve for your medical bills and property damage as well as compensation for the pain and suffering the injury may have caused you. We will also strongly pursue punitive damages in appropriate cases. Peak Legal Group will take care of all the legal issues so that you can concentrate on your recovery and getting back to living your life.
- Personal InjuryPersonal Injury: In particular, cases that involve uninsured and underinsured drivers may require going to court against the plaintiff’s insurance to make sure the plaintiff is properly paid the money they deserve.
- Auto Accidents
- Medicaid PlanningIf you qualify, Medicaid can help to offset the costs of a Nursing home, but the best course of action for your family is not always immediately apparent. Atencio Law Office can help your family determine whether it is necessary to pay for Long-Term Care privately or through Medicaid. Our office can also help you through either process.
- Estate PlanningHarold (Hal) Atencio has been in practice for over 31 years specializing in Adoptions, Foster Parent Interventions, Family Formation in Artificial Reproductive Technology and Estate Planning. Hal is a Fellow and current Board Member for the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys.
- WillsEstate Disputes: Wills and Trusts are often disputed by family members and other heirs who believe they have been wrongfully excluded. Our office is experienced with both challenging and defending Wills and Trusts when doubt is cast on their validity.
- TrustsWe can also assist with family needs after the loss of a family member, including Probate, Non-Probate and Trust Administration procedures.
- Power of AttorneyThe decision to act as Legal Guardian or financial Conservator for a loved one is not always an easy one. Elderly adults often become resistant to help and families often disagree about what is best for their loved ones. Established family roles can be upset by one person assuming the role of decision maker. Whether your loved one is disabled or an elderly parent who is no longer able to care for themselves, Peak Legal Group LLC can help you through this process. If the need for future assistance is anticipated, such as in the case of progressive dementia, we can help families avoid a formal Guardianship or Conservatorship by creating a Durable Power of Attorney or a Trust with disability provisions. By doing so, your loved one can retain some of their independence while ensuring that they receive the care they need.
- Probate