Helping You Help Your Grandchildren

Grandparent rights are not automatic in New Mexico, but the courts do recognize your concern about your grandchildren. Talk to a lawyer at The Family Law Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico, about your situation.

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Grandparents do not have specific rights to visitation in New Mexico. The law considers access to grandchildren a privilege rather than a right. There are circumstances, however, where a grandparent's willingness to care for a child is in the best interests of that child.

• Parents who cannot parent: Often a parent cannot take care of a child. The parent may have physical or mental limitations. The parent may have died. There may be a drug or alcohol addiction problem. Or the home may be dangerous to children because of other adults in the household. In such cases, a grandparent may step in and ask the court for temporary custody as a kinship caregiver or for guardianship or adoption.
• Grandparents able and willing to help: If your child has left your grandchild with you or if you want to care for your grandchild, our attorneys will present your case to a court to determine whether you can have custody. Tell us about your previous relationship with your grandchild and about your concerns.

If you are a grandparent who needs an effective and experienced family law attorney anywhere in New Mexico, we are available and prepared to represent you. Call or e-mail us to set up a consultation about grandparent rights in your specific case.