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Divorce
Our team of exceptional attorneys are committed to assisting you in obtaining the most effective and beneficial outcome for your needs.
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Collaborative Divorce
Besides death, divorce is one of the most stressful events you can face in life. However, a collaborative divorce lawyer makes this challenging process easier to endure and prepares you to move on with your life.
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Contested Divorce
Facing a contested divorce in New Mexico? The experienced attorneys at Batley Riley Family Law are here to protect your rights and guide you through every step.
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Mediation
Going through a divorce doesn’t have to mean going to court. At Batley Riley Family Law, our skilled mediators help you find common ground, reduce conflict, and reach fair, lasting agreements — with dignity and respect.
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Negotiation Divorce
A negotiated divorce offers a more private, efficient way to reach fair agreements outside of court. At Batley Riley Family Law, our experienced attorneys advocate for your best interests while helping you move forward with clarity and control.
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Uncontested Divorce
An uncontested divorce can be a smoother, more cost-effective path forward. At Batley Riley Family Law, we guide you through the process efficiently, ensuring your agreement is fair, complete, and legally sound.
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Complex & High-Asset Divorce
Our firm’s experience representing high net worth individuals in complex divorce proceedings is second-to-none.
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LGBTQIA Divorce
We support the LGBTQIA community with compassionate, knowledgeable representation. Whether your divorce is contested or cooperative, we’re here to protect your rights and guide you through every step with respect and understanding.
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Child Custody
As child custody lawyers serving New Mexico since 1993, the team at Batley Riley Family Law understands what’s at stake in a custody case.
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Child Support
Child support obligations can be challenging to calculate under New Mexico guidelines. Knowing when and how child support can be modified can be even more difficult.
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Family Law Mediation
Family law mediation offers a respectful way to resolve disputes without going to court. At Batley Riley Family Law, our skilled mediators help families find common ground and create lasting solutions that prioritize everyone’s well-being.
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Modifying Agreements & Orders
Life changes — and sometimes your legal agreements need to as well. At Batley Riley Family Law, we help you modify existing orders for custody, support, or visitation to better reflect your current needs and circumstances.
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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreement
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements provide clarity and peace of mind for the future. At Batley Riley Family Law, we help you create fair, thoughtful agreements that protect your interests and strengthen your relationship.
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Spousal Support
Spousal support, or alimony as it is sometimes called, is largely based on an analysis of one parties’ cash flow needs post-divorce and the other parties’ ability to pay support.
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Surrogacy & Assisted Reproduction
This can be a complex journey. Our attorneys are proud to assist the parties through these important family changes.
our focus areas
- Divorce Divorce
- Collaborative Divorce Collaborative Divorce
- Contested Divorce Contested Divorce
- Mediation Mediation
- Negotiation Divorce Negotiation Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce Uncontested Divorce
- Complex & High-Asset Divorce Complex & High-Asset Divorce
- LGBTQIA Divorce LGBTQIA Divorce
- Child Custody Child Custody
- Child Support Child Support
- Family Law Mediation Family Law Mediation
- Modifying Agreements & Orders Modifying Agreements & Orders
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreement Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreement
- Spousal Support Spousal Support
- Surrogacy & Assisted Reproduction Surrogacy & Assisted Reproduction

we stand beside you
when it matters most
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Roberta S. BatleyManaging Partner
- AAML Certified Mediator 2025
- Diplomat with the American College of Family Trial Lawyers (limited to 100 people)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
- Fellow of the International Academy
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Lauren E. RileyPartner
- New Mexico State Bar Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year
- Chair of the State Bar of New Mexico Young Lawyers Division
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Family Law
- Member of the American Bar Association
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Nathan G. FrazierFamily Law Attorney
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Member of the Michigan Bar Association
- Member of the Louisiana Bar Association
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Brandon M. IlgenFamily Law Attorney
- Named "Outstanding English Undergraduate of the Year"
- Named "Linguistics Undergraduate of the Year"
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L. Helen BennettOf Counsel
Why do I practice family law? Because it’s the only law that matters.
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Laurie HerreraFamily Law Paralegal