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Access to Justice topics and resources with information provided by the Legal Services and Programs Committee of the State Bar of New Mexico.

Legal Clinics

Free Telephonic Legal Clinics Sponsored by the State Bar of New Mexico Legal Services and Programs Committee

Interpreters available. To sign up please call the Metro Court Self-Help Desk at (505) 841-9817 Second Friday of each month 10 AM until 1:00 PM Volunteers will be available by phone to provide free legal advice about:

  •  Landlord/Tenant   
  • Consumer Debt   
  • Garnishment 
  • Unpaid Wages    
  • Small Claims 

Statewide Legal Teleclinics 2025

Empowering Family Law Clients: An Income Tax Perspective

Thursday, January 9, 2025 - Empowering Family Law Clients, Part 1/3: Tax Credits & Tax Preparer Misconduct

Knowledge is power. Build better client relationships by helping your clients learn about the millions of dollars of legitimate child-based tax benefits available to them if they can avoid rampant income tax preparer misconduct!

Thursday, January 23, 2025 - Empowering Family Law Clients, Part 2/3: What is a "Qualifying Child" and Why It Matter

There is more to child-based income tax benefits than meets the eye! Using examples drawn from practice, and a generous dash of humor.

Thursday, January 30, 2025 - Empowering Family Law Clients, Part 3/3: Allocating Income Tax Benefits Between Parents in a Split-Up

Did you know that family court allocations of income tax benefits do not control for income tax purposes? Learn how to allocate tax benefits, including tax credits between parents in a split-up.

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