New Mexico Adoption and Guardianship Attorneys

Making a commitment to care for and support a child is a special moment in the life of a family. Our attorneys always feel privileged to be part of that special time. If you are planning an adoption, talk to a lawyer at The Family Law Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Stepparent Adoption ∙ Guardianship ∙ Familial Adoption
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At our law firm, we want to make certain that all the documents involved in an adoption or guardianship are accurate to the smallest detail. Talk to us about your specific situation.

• Adoption: If you are a stepparent who wants to adopt a stepchild, if you are a family member adopting a child, if you are planning a private adoption, talk to an attorney experienced with adoptions. Every detail needs to be carefully covered to assure that the adoption will stand up in a court. Is there a biological parent who needs to relinquish rights? Do you understand your obligations to the child? This is an important decision that needs to be handled with care.
• Guardianship, kinship guardians, temporary custody: There are many situations when a child needs a guardian. Sometimes a parent is unable, unfit or unwilling to act as a parent. That needs to be proved in court before a legal decision can give you the care and control of a minor child. A grandparent, uncle, aunt, older sibling, another relative or a close family friend may be the ideal person to have legal guardianship.

If you need an effective and experienced adoption or guardianship attorney anywhere in New Mexico, we are available and prepared to represent you. Call or e-mail us to set up a consultation.