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In parentage cases and divorce proceedings which involve children, legal and physical custody of the minor children of the parties must be determined and the guiding principle is that such determination must be in the best interests of the children. Legal custody involves the important decisions that are made in children’s lives and in New Mexico, the presumption is that both parents should be involved and should be awarded joint legal custody. There are situations in which sole legal custody, or decision making by one parent, is necessary in a given case. It is important to have an attorney that understands the laws and impact that an award of either of these forms of custody can mean in children’s lives. Physical custody is the time that the children spend with each parent. Negotiating a timesharing or visitation plan with each parent that is in the best interests of the children is critical in your case. ARWJ has vast experience and knowledge in negotiating the terms and conditions of a legal and physical custody award which will be unique to each and every case.

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