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How long does temporary guardianship last in New Mexico? If the judge appoints you as temporary legal guardian of a child the guardianship will remain in effect for six months.

In the state of New Mexico, we recognize three types of guardianship legal, informal, and temporary. Now, with all three, there are different restrictions that are applicable to the individual situation and will be determined by the courts if that is something you and your family go through.

Parents cannot voluntarily sign away parental rights. However, New Mexico can involuntarily terminate parental rights through an abuse and neglect case. An abuse and neglect case begins when CYFD opens an abuse or neglect case in Children's Court.

Once child's legal guardianship is granted, the guardianship can be ended in one of two ways: (1) The guardian consents/agrees to end the guardianship, or (2) A parent must file a Motion to Revoke Guardianship. Guardianship is easily terminated when the child guardian consents.

New Mexico Divorce Laws Abandonment: Also called ?desertion.? This means that one spouse has abandoned the other. Adultery: If one partner is unfaithful, their partner can file on grounds of adultery. Cruelty and inhuman treatment: This includes emotional abuse and domestic violence.

Absent parent: If a parent has been absent for 6 months or more, the law allows the other, more responsible parent, to petition to terminate parental rights. Not just parents can terminate: in fact, anyone with an interest in the well-being of a child can attempt to terminate one or both parents' rights.