Occasionally, parents encounter a unique situation when they are attempting to modify a custody arrangement. The original court case took place in a different state, for example, Arizona, and now ...
Custody When Never Married
Custody of a child when the parents are not married is commonly referred to as a “Parentage” matter. Parentage matters are governed by NMSA 40-11A. The beginning of the process includes establishing ...
Kinship Guardianship
Kinship guardianship is a separate section of custody law in New Mexico that’s used when neither parent has custody of the child. Kinship guardianship allows a family caregiver, often a grandparent or ...
What to Bring to Your Consult
The initial consultation with a Family Law lawyer is the most important step in the process, as it is when you and the lawyer are able to connect on the process you are about to go through. Having all ...
Hello Summer! 6 Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy the Summer Months While Practicing Social Distancing
Many of us had planned for our children to head off to camp or start a summer program in the next couple of weeks. For many parents, the prospect of having no daytime plans for their children ...