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How do your turn in or file a complaint about guardian ad litem in New Mexico for wrong doing and not representing the best interest of a child. A GAL who is being intimidated by one parent and wants them off their back? Is there a board they have to answer to?
answered on Sep 21, 2018
If you have issues with a Guardian ad Litem, you should raise them with the Court that appointed the GAL. You can do this by filing a motion with the Court.
answered on Dec 3, 2017
It is possible you could get primary custody and still get child support. As far as terminating his rights completely, if you do that the Court may still order child support. Terminating rights completely is difficult however, I would recommend you speak to an attorney to discuss all of your... View More 
No custody agreement
answered on Dec 3, 2017
Unless they have some type of court order grandparent rights, custody, or guardianship, I don't see anyway they could prevent you from leaving the state with your son. I would recommend contacting an attorney to discuss the matter further if they are threatening to file some kind of legal action.
I need help removing my child from grandmother residence and need advise on how i would do that i was ordered to pay child support a year ago and have made all current payments my childs mother died nov. 24,2017 her mother is refusing me my child and wont give her to me for no apparent reason i can... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2017
Given that you are the only biological parent remaining, you should be able to do so however since the grandmother is not giving the child willingly to you, you will likely need to take her to court and get a Court Order requiring her to give you the child. I recommend contacting an attorney in... View More
I share joint legal custody with my son's father and he has physical custody. Over the past year there have been issues of my son running away from home and his father says it's because he doesn't want to face the consequences of his behavior. I always questioned that and felt it was... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2017
You have the absolute right to put a motion in to have custody modified based on what is in your child's best interests. I would recommend you contact an attorney to discus your options.
i am paying child support and have been since april. his mother and i were together at the time and we saw eachother frequently. now that were not together any more she is only allowing me to see my son for 3 hours 3 days out of the month like the court order says, but was set in my absence as i... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2017
To change the terms on which you can see your son, you will have to file a motion to modify custody with the Court. You should describe in the motion what circumstances have changed. The Court may hear your motion or refer you for other services first.
The biological father of my stepson who has never once paid for any of his living expenses is threatening to take his mother to court and get custody of our son. She has always tried to be civil and never kept pour son away from him or his side of the family but since I've come along he... View More
answered on May 21, 2017
The issues of child support and physical custody are separate issues. The child's father has an obligation to provide support for the child. The child's mother can go to court and request child support any time. The Court will award child support based on the parents' income and... View More
He recently made a report on me through cyfd.. I'm not an unfit parent I had my kids since the day they where born.. my problem is stress cause the father has not help raise or support our kids. I been raising and supporting them on my own for two years.. he's been out of jail for 8 or... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2017
Immigration status has no bearing on parental rights. She can however be ordered not to take the children out of the state and specially the country. I suggest you contact a family law attorney.
My sons mother has full custody and I want to know how to get him 50/50. We already went to court and all she requested was money. She doesn't want him to have my last name and she said I have never given her money since he was born. She was 14 and I was 16 when we had him. We lived with my... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2017
You would have to file a motion with the Court asking the Court to award you time with your child. The Court will take into account everything that is relevant.
I have a three year old and a four month old me and my ex were together for six years but never married most of the relationship he was getting high now he is threatening to take my kids what could happen if he does try
answered on Feb 25, 2017
The court could issue a wide range of orders that determine custody. You should consult with a family lawyer in your area. Here is a list: https://www.justia.com/lawyers/family-law/new-mexico/hobbs
I have taken this avenue to protect my two minor daughters from my ex wife's convicted child molester boyfriend whom I recently found out has been touching my girls. What legal rights do I have for my actions and what do I need to do from here.
answered on Feb 8, 2017
You need to go for a modification of your custody agreement and if there are to be visits they should be supervised. But you get a court order immediately, not later. Courts don't like people taking the law into their hands.Also, not clear why you had to switch school districts.
answered on Jun 29, 2016
The general short answer is yes, Courts may, under certain circumstances, order the removal of children and the termination of parental rights. To determine whether your rights were violated or whether you have any options to challenge the court action in your specific situation, you would need to... View More
My father has a history of physical, mental and emotional abuse with myself and currently has a restraining order on him from my mother, who filed one for domestic abuse. My mother is neglectful in multiple ways, she knew about my father abusing me and she will often leave my brother and I at home... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2013
The best thing for you to do is have a consultation with a family attorney in your area.
answered on Jan 18, 2011
Parties to a case have a right to a fair and impartial judge - if you have reason to believe this judge wont be fair you have a right to request a change. However, usually it must be done within a very short time frame FROM THE BEGINNING of the case. In most cases it is under a month to... View More
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