N.M. Dom. Rel. Forms. 4A-516

As amended through November 1, 2024

Rule 4A-516 - [Effective 12/31/2024] Letters of guardianship

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

COUNTY OF ______________

_________JUDICIAL DISTRICT

No.____________________

In the Matter of __________________________, (a) Child(ren), and Concerning

______________________________________________, Petitioner(s)

_____________________________________________, Respondent #1,

_____________________________________________, Respondent #2.

LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP

On _____________________, 20___ this court entered an order appointing _____________________________(Petitioner(s)) as the guardian(s) of ___________________ ______________________________________(minor child(ren)) under Sections 40-10B-1 to -21 NMSA 1978 and Rule 1-155 NMRA.

WHEREFORE, the order appointing kinship guardian(s) suspends the rights of the Respondent(s) and vests in the guardian(s) all rights and responsibilities of a parent, except for the right to consent to adoption of the child(ren), including but not limited to:

1. Petitioner(s) is/are permitted to consent to medical, mental health, and dental services and treatment for the minor child(ren) not prohibited by other law;

2. Petitioner(s) is/are permitted to seek tribal, state, and federal benefits on behalf of the child(ren) without reference to the income of Petitioners (the benefits should be based on the parent(s)' income);

3. Petitioner(s) is/are permitted to enroll the child(ren) in school and extracurricular activities, including religious activities and ceremonies;

4. Petitioner(s) shall be considered the education decision maker or surrogate parent under Section 300.519 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

5. Petitioner(s) is/are permitted to obtain and modify vital records for the child(ren);

6. Petitioner(s) is/are permitted to __________________________________________________________.

WITNESS, the Honorable _________________, District Court Judge, and the seal of the _____________Judicial District Court on ______________________.

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

[SEAL]

_____________________________

Deputy

N.M. Dom. Rel. Forms. 4A-516

Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 22-8300-020, effective for all pleadings and papers filed on or after 12/31/2022; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2023-00052, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after 12/31/2024.