Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is a law that provides a framework for states to follow when dealing with child custody disputes that involve multiple states. It was adopted by the …

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Domestic violence restraining orders, also known as protective orders, are legal remedies available to individuals who have experienced domestic violence, stalking, or harassment from a current or former intimate partner. In New Mexico, these orders …

Understanding the Kinship Guardianship Act

Kinship guardianship is a legal arrangement in which a family member or close relative becomes the legal guardian of a child in the place of the child’s parent. This arrangement is often made when the …