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cyfd in new mexico is terminating parental rights appointed attorney will not do anything we have no money to hire an attorney
answered on May 7, 2016
This is a very difficult situation. Generally, you cannot remove this type of case to federal court. In some rare instances, families or individuals facing termination of parental rights have brought federal court civil rights lawsuits, but not typically with success. It is not possible to fully... View More 
I am 53 an only child and I believe she manipulated my father into changing his entire estate into her name. He had a revocable living trust. Can I reverse this, they did not advise the attorney at the time that he had dementia. The attorney said he appeared to be in his right mind. Which his mind... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2016
You probably can petition to challenge his revocation of the trust, claiming that he lacked the mental capacity to do so. Was he the trustee as well as the trustor?
Biological grandparents have had Kinship Guradianship for almost 5 years
answered on Feb 12, 2016
She would need to petition the court to change the child's name, and the judge in that case would more than likely inquire as to who has legal custody, and would then want those parties input into the name change. Keep in mind, this answer is based on the limited information you have... View More
the mother told me I was the father i was with her thru the pregnancy/birth I had no doubts she is mine I signed the birth certificate with no doubts we lived together for a year with child we broke up cause mo was using drugs a month later the I had a drug test done on the child and she tested... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
Assuming that you and mother signed a valid acknowledgement of paternity, which in all likelihood you did if you were placed on the birth certificate, then no she cannot challenge it now. Keep in mind though, this answer is based on the limited information you have provided, you should still make... View More
Matter as in length of time married for alimony, settlement, SS etc..
answered on Nov 6, 2015
Divorces are permanent. They don't last for only 5 months, unless the parties subsequently re-marry.
Assuming that's what you mean, for purposes of a new, second divorce, the length of the second marriage is what would matter.
Recently received a call from an attorney generals office in Texas ( i reside in NM) where my father lives, looking for my estranged mother in regards to unclaimed child support funds. My mother is currently incarcerated and we are not on speaking terms. My two siblings and I are in our late... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2015
The money should go to your mother, minus whatever the state takes to compensate it for public assistance.
For the last 11 years, I have been disabled, and cannot work outside the home. He has supported us financially since then. Do I need an attorney? Do I qualify for free legal assistance? I have been told that there is no common law marriage in NM. I don't want to lose my home, or my car, etc. I... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2015
You need to go see a local attorney about this. Perhaps legal aid in your community can help you.
answered on Apr 19, 2013
You would need to file a Motion to Modify the Parenting Plan. You would also file a SCRA with the Motion with a filing fee if the case has been inactive long enough for the clerk to close the file. To read more on New Mexico Parenting Plans, go... View More
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