Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico
What are the legal requirements for change of venue in new mexico for child custody?
Asked on 8/13/09, 3:46 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
The concept of 'change of venue' applies only to jury cases. Since domestic matters are not jury matters, a change of venue for child custody is not possible. A change of the court in which the matter is to be heard could be possible of all witnesses and interested parties have moved to the same place and all agree to the change.
Answered on 8/21/09, 11:18 am
George Chandler
Chandler Law of Los Alamos
Could you be a little more specific about what you're trying to accomplish? Are you moving between states or within the state? Is there a court that has made a decision regarding the child already?
Answered on 8/25/09, 10:02 pm