New Mexico Child Custody Laws
When awarding child custody in New Mexico the gender of the parent is not a determining factor. The courts hold that there shall be a presumption that joint custody is in the best interests of a child, but this does not imply an equal division of the child's time between the parents or an equal division of financial responsibility for the child.
When determining contested custody cases, the court determines custody in accordance with the best interests of the child, considering all relevant factors including, but not limited to:
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