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Child Abuse
   Child abuse and neglect This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When children are mistreated by family
By: New Mexico Legal Aid  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
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Child Custody
   Annulment of Marriage This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When a marriage isn't valid; rights of children of invalid marriage. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Child abuse and neglect This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When children are mistreated by family
By: New Mexico Legal Aid  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Child Custody This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Sole and joint custody and decision-making; what courts consider. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Divorce This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Grounds for divorce in New Mexico; court process; children, property, and debts; support; effect on immigration status. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Domestic Violence This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
What domestic violence is, protections from abuse, keeping an address confidential. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Legal separation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Dividing property, providing for children, without divorce. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Paternity This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
How a man becomes the "legal" father of a child; rights and duties of fathers. September 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   When someone takes your child This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A parent's rights when someone else takes a child or refuses to return a child. July 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
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Child Support
   Annulment of Marriage This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When a marriage isn't valid; rights of children of invalid marriage. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Child support This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Who pays child support; how child support is calculated; how child support is collected; changing support amounts. July 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Child Support Application Form This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Fill out and file this form to apply for child support.
By: Human Services Department 		  
   
   Divorce This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Grounds for divorce in New Mexico; court process; children, property, and debts; support; effect on immigration status. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Do I Need Child Support Services?
A short article that tells you who needs Child Support Services.
By: Child Support Enforcement Division 		  
   
   Domestic Violence This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
What domestic violence is, protections from abuse, keeping an address confidential. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Federal Parent Locator Service (Separate Website)
Helps to find the missing parent in child support cases.
By: Federal Parent Locator Service 		  
   
   Legal separation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Dividing property, providing for children, without divorce. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Paternity This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
How a man becomes the "legal" father of a child; rights and duties of fathers. September 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   State Child Support Guidelines
These guidelines help you collect the information you need to get child support.
By: New Mexico State Judiciary 		  
   
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Divorce
   Annulment of Marriage This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When a marriage isn't valid; rights of children of invalid marriage. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Changing Your Name This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Common law and court process for a name change; reasons to object to a name change; safety concerns. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Child Custody This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Sole and joint custody and decision-making; what courts consider. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Dividing Property and Debts in Divorce This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
What is separate property, what is community property, and how they are divided. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Divorce This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Grounds for divorce in New Mexico; court process; children, property, and debts; support; effect on immigration status. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Domestic Violence This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
What domestic violence is, protections from abuse, keeping an address confidential. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Legal separation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Dividing property, providing for children, without divorce. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Spousal Support This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When separating or divorcing spouses can get support; types of support. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Annulment of Marriage This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When a marriage isn't valid; rights of children of invalid marriage. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Marriage This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Who can marry in New Mexico, and how; common-law marriage from other states; same-sex marriage; foreign marriages. September 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Paternity This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
How a man becomes the "legal" father of a child; rights and duties of fathers. September 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
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Domestic Violence
   Changing Your Name This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Common law and court process for a name change; reasons to object to a name change; safety concerns. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Child abuse and neglect This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When children are mistreated by family
By: New Mexico Legal Aid  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Stalking This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Stalking is a crime; reporting it and protecting yourself. December 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
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Grandparents' Rights
   Guardianship over a Child
Legal rights and duties of guardians, including "kinship caregivers", over another person's child
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
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Guardianship
   Grandparents' Access to Grandchildren This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When grandparents and greatparents can seek time with minor children. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Guardianship over a Child
Legal rights and duties of guardians, including "kinship caregivers", over another person's child
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
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Marriage
   Annulment of Marriage This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When a marriage isn't valid; rights of children of invalid marriage. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Changing Your Name This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Common law and court process for a name change; reasons to object to a name change; safety concerns. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Child Custody This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Sole and joint custody and decision-making; what courts consider. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Dividing Property and Debts in Divorce This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
What is separate property, what is community property, and how they are divided. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Divorce This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Grounds for divorce in New Mexico; court process; children, property, and debts; support; effect on immigration status. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Domestic Violence This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
What domestic violence is, protections from abuse, keeping an address confidential. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Legal separation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Dividing property, providing for children, without divorce. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Spousal Support This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When separating or divorcing spouses can get support; types of support. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Annulment of Marriage This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When a marriage isn't valid; rights of children of invalid marriage. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Marriage This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Who can marry in New Mexico, and how; common-law marriage from other states; same-sex marriage; foreign marriages. September 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Paternity This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
How a man becomes the "legal" father of a child; rights and duties of fathers. September 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
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Name Change
   New Mexico Laws Concerning Changing Your Name
What NM laws say about who can change their name and how you ask a court to legally change your name.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
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Other Family Issues
   Annulment of Marriage This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When a marriage isn't valid; rights of children of invalid marriage. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
   Changing Your Name This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Common law and court process for a name change; reasons to object to a name change; safety concerns. November 2009
By: New Mexico Legal Aid   		  
   
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