What are my legal rights if my daughters father has never provided support and has recently moved out of state

You have a right to ask for Child Support from him, wherever he is living. If you have an order for Child Support, you can have his wages...

What is a presentment hearing- default judgement and final decree of dissolution of marraige ?

If your husband has not filed an Answer to your Petition for Dissolution, then you can get a "Default judgement" - a final order without his...

How do I get my name of a safety plan ?

I need more information to answer this question. Are you the parent of the child? What is CYFD alleging regarding the safety of the child? Who...

I do not want the property?

The law in New Mexico on this issue is a little complex. Because a divorce was pending at the time of his death, you must FIRST finish the...

Not necessarily. You can try to work with CYFD to put a Safety Plan in place. The Safety Plan can include the person you wish to sign...

Father abandoned me. I needed to sign for cremation. Am I liable or entitled?

You may be entitled to part of his estate. Much of this depends on when he passes away. Also, you say you were adopted by your step-father. ...

In New Mexico an inheritance is considered separate property and the future ex-spouse will not be entitled to any of the inheritance UNLESS your...

My son's mother left the state with my son it's been almost a year she will not respond to any calls or texts regarding my son

Your rights depend upon whether there is an order in place in New Mexico regarding custody of your son. You have an absolute right to see your son...

Can my ex husband obtain sole custody of our kids?

Your ex husband can file to seek sole custody with the Court. He has the burden to prove that sole legal custody is in the best interest of the...

My partner has remarried, but did not serve me divorce papers. Is the marriage legal?

If your wife/ex-wife filed the papers with the Court that you signed, and she received a Final Decree, she is divorced and can remarry. You can...