Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico

Re: guardian help

Somebody who might complain would have to show the court that you had reason to believe he might misbehave -that you negligently put them in danger. The courts generally encourage visitation by parents in a Guardianship situation, but the decision is up to you and their welfare is up to you, unless the court put a visitation plan in place in your guardianship order. Having had this bad experience you are now justified in restricting the visitation privileges of the dad until he can show he has matured somewhat. You could require a supervised visitation at one of the community organizations that offers that service, or you could just allow him to visit them only at your place in your presence, or some such rule that you may devise. The courts expect you to exercise your best judgment, but they don't require you to be clairvoyant.