- DivorceMr. Fox has been affiliated with Wolf & Fox since 1992. His legal work encompasses business and commercial law, gaming law, defense litigation, employment law, and all aspects of divorce and family law.
- Child SupportWhen parents are married, the rights and responsibilities of parenting, such as custody, visitation, and child support, are typically much easier to address because each parent has established rights and obligations that a judge will automatically recognize. Unfortunately for unmarried fathers, the same is not true. In order for a father to be a part of his child's life, and before the Court will impose a child support obligation, paternity must first be established.
- Child Custody and VisitationClosed adoptions - when the birth parents sign over all parental rights, including visitation rights and do not stay in touch with the child
- AdoptionInternational adoptions - any adoption of a child from another country which involves the laws of the child’s home country, U.S. adoption laws, and New Mexico's adoption policies
- PaternityEstablishing paternity in New Mexico should not have to be handled alone. Talk to the lawyers at Wolf & Fox and start feeling confident about what you need to do to protect your parental rights. To schedule a free initial consultation, call our Albuquerque office at 505-268-7000.
- GuardianshipFrom legal separations to divorce, to child custody and visitation disputes to parental relocations, child support, spousal support and alimony, to adoptions and guardianships
- Spousal SupportOur attorneys have the experience to maximize the amount and duration of spousal support for the spouse receiving support or to reduce the liability and exposure of the person paying.
- Legal SeparationIn relation to family law, Ms. Hagemann is also appointed to serve as Guardian ad Litem, representing minor children in highly contested custody cases. Ms. Hagemann is also regularly chosen by the Court to serve as a settlement facilitator to attempt to mediate contested divorces and legal separations.
- Criminal DefenseOur experienced criminal defense lawyers have countless years of daily courtroom experience and are skilled at defending against all domestic violence related charges, such as...
- Assault
- Restraining OrderWhether you are a victim or have been accused of domestic abuse, we help you with getting, defending against, or enforcing orders of protection and restraining orders.
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business FormationOur business attorneys work closely with aspiring business owners to determine the most advisable choice of entity. We ask about the needs of your business, type of business, liabilities, partners and other issues to help you identify the choice of entity. Our lawyers frequently handle business formation of the following...
- Business DisputesOne important aspect of ensuring the success of a business is entering into business contracts that protect your assets, your rights and your interests. The lawyers at Wolf & Fox in Albuquerque, New Mexico are skilled in business law matters. Our business lawyers have a diverse background of experience, having successfully run businesses, served as general legal counsel for national and local businesses, and worked in government. We will draw upon this knowledge when negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts to safeguard the best interests of your business.
- Business TransactionsChristen E. Hagemann is a senior partner with Wolf & Fox. Ms. Hagemann focuses her law practice on family law, real estate transactions, business transactions, gaming law, and employment law.
- Limited Liability CompaniesWe help clients create the proper legal entity to carry on their business needs while providing the appropriate legal protection including forming partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment ContractIn addition to family law, Ms. Hagemann practices in the area of real estate law, business transactions, gaming law, and employment law. Ms. Hagemann's experience in these arears of law include the preparation of purchase agreements (residential and commercial), the prepartaion of business formation documents, drafting management and operating agreements, employment contracts, training manuals, developing training programs, assisting with gaming and employment compliance related matters, and defending unemloyment claims.
- Employment LitigationThe Employment, Labor, and Benefits Practice Group at Wolf & Fox offers a full suite of integrated services required by management in the workplace. Our lawyers focus on problem prevention, proactive counseling, and helping you comply with federal, state and local laws that affect employee relations - with the goal of meeting your operational needs and reducing the risk of costly litigation. When internal complaints arise, we assist you with confidential internal investigations. If employment related claims are filed, we are fully capable of handling the defense of the employment litigation through the EEOC or in court.
- Non-compete AgreementWe also draft and negotiate employment-related agreements, such as contracts with managers and executives, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, and separation agreements.
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsTraci J. Wolf founded the law firm in 1990 and the firm has been in continuous operation since that time. The majority of Ms. Wolf's legal practice has been devoted to representing the legal needs of the business community, including serving as general counsel for several local, regional and national corporations. In her capacity representing business clients, Ms. Wolf routinely handles commercial real estate transactions involving commercial development and acquisition, as well as helping small businesses with succession planning. During Ms. Wolf's experience of over thirty years, she has represented sellers, buyers, lenders, and minority shareholders in an extensive number of merger and acquistion transctions involving the purchase and sale of businesses. She has also represented clients in the gaming industry. Representative clients of Ms. Wolf have included Defined Fitness, Clear Channel Outdoor, and Downs at Albuquerque Racetrack and Casino.
- Personal InjuryIt is important to analyze how a business handles personal injury claims. All too often, businesses immediately turn over a claim to its insurance carrier to provide payment to the claimant. Unfortunately, patrons are aware of this too and often file meritless claims with the understanding that the insurance company will issue a quick settlement check just to make the matter go away. While filing an insurance claim may be the best thing to do in certain circumstances, your business will miss an opportunity to control and manage risk if it does not first properly investigate, document, and analyze the claim.