Custody presumption
Joint / Shared Parenting Presumption
N.M. Stat. § 40-4-9.1
Custody & parenting time in New Mexico
Presumption that joint custody is in the child's best interests for initial determinations.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in New Mexico
Paternity by acknowledgment or court action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in New Mexico
Income Shares guidelines.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in New Mexico
Relocation reviewed under best-interest factors.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in New Mexico
Orders of Protection available.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersNew Mexico fathers' rights FAQ
New Mexico follows the "Joint / Shared Parenting Presumption" approach. Presumption that joint custody is in the child's best interests for initial determinations.
General educational summary of New Mexico law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed New Mexico family-law attorney before acting.