Custody Agreement in State Where Neither Party Lives

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 neither parent lives in Arizona. While you normally would continue to file pleadings in the state where the case originated, it’s not necessary when neither…

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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 the paternity of the Father of the child. After paternity is established, the Court then looks to determine the following issues: Custody: Legal…

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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 aunt/uncle, to gain custody of a child when the parents are either unwilling or unable to care for the child. To start a…

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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 information available for the lawyer to review is of the utmost importance not only for you…

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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 for a few months is extremely daunting. As we prepare for the likelihood that they may not get…

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