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4A-516. Letters of guardianship.
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF _______________
_________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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In the Matter of __________________________, (a) Child(ren), and Concerning |
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______________________________________, Petitioner(s) |
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______________________________________, Respondent(s). |
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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 _______________________________________
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WITNESS, the Honorable _________________, District Court Judge, and the seal of the _____________ Judicial District Court on ______________________.
CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT
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[Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 22-8300-020, effective for all pleadings and papers filed on or after December 31, 2022.]