Genus Law Group - Las Cruces, NM

Focused Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in Las Cruces

Unlike general practice law offices that divide their focus across unrelated practice areas, Genus Law Group devotes its resources exclusively to family law. Located at 133 Wyatt Drive in Las Cruces, the firm provides aggressive courtroom representation and practical guidance for clients navigating high-stress domestic disputes. Founded by Anthony Spratley, a veteran commander and Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer with more than two decades of military service, the practice approaches each matter with meticulous preparation and structured trial strategies. Whether you need to hire an attorney to protect significant marital assets or resolve a complex parenting dispute, this team ensures your interests are forcefully defended.

Protecting Parental Rights in Child Custody and Support Disputes

Parenting plans directly influence your relationship with your children for years to come. In New Mexico, custody decisions are evaluated under the best interests of the child standard outlined in state statutes. The firm represents mothers, fathers, and legal guardians in contentious custody battles in the Third Judicial District Court. When parents need a lawyer urgently to address relocation disputes, parental alienation, or emergency custody modifications, Genus Law Group provides swift and effective action. Key custody practice areas include:

• Legal and physical child custody agreements establishing fair parenting schedules
• Child support calculations, enforcement motions, and modifications reflecting income shifts
• Paternity actions and establishment of parental rights for unmarried parents
• Post-decree modifications when changes in employment, residence, or family dynamics arise
• Father rights advocacy designed to dispel bias and secure meaningful involvement

High-Asset Divorce, Property Division, and Alimony Counsel

Dividing marital property under New Mexico community property rules requires financial discipline. As experienced divorce lawyers, the attorneys at Genus Law Group uncover hidden assets, evaluate business interests, and divide retirement funds through qualified domestic relations orders. Practice areas include:

• Contested and uncontested divorce proceedings tailored to reduce conflict or proceed to trial
• High-asset divorce disputes involving real estate portfolios, family enterprises, and complex investments
• Spousal support and alimony determinations based on earning ability, marriage duration, and financial need
• Prenuptial agreements and postnuptial contracts protecting separate premarital property
• LGBTQ+ divorce proceedings and equitable distribution of joint debts and assets

Protective Orders, Adoption, and Estate Planning

Genus Law Group also safeguards vulnerable family members through domestic violence protection orders, securing temporary custody and restraining orders when safety is compromised. The firm assists expanding families through stepparent adoption and private adoption, while handling kinship guardianship petitions to protect minors when parents are unable to provide care. Furthermore, the firm assists clients with estate planning, preparing wills and trusts to safeguard family assets for future generations. When New Mexico residents seek to find a lawyer who offers bilingual counsel in English and Spanish, Genus Law Group provides dedicated legal support.