Friday, March 28, 2014

NEW MEXICO Part 7

Best Interests of Child

Child custody in New Mexico is determined based on the best interests of the child. Factors included in a best interests of the child determination are:

    The parents' wishes
    The child's wishes, if the child is age 14 or older
    The child's relationship with his/her parents, siblings and extended family members
    The mental and physical health of all involved parties
    The child's adjustment to home, school and community

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