Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico

My son lives in New Mexico with his mom. I have joint custody and visitation and live in Texas with my son's older brother and his two step siblings. My son has been in trouble with the law 3 times in a one year period. Twice for drugs and once for totaling his vehicle while driving drunk. He is sitting in juvenile hall right now and I honestly believe he should come live with me. His mom no longer can control him and seems to think he's an adult at 16. What can I do to have custody modified so he comes to live with me? Is there some kind of emergency affidavit I can file that would allow him to come to me immediately? It's nearly Christmas break so it would be nice if he could start school after the new year.


Asked on 12/16/12, 3:11 pm

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John Watson John Watson, Attorney at Law

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Answered on 12/16/12, 3:35 pm


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