National Center for Youth Law

Legal Aid & Advocacy · New Mexico · Free

Legal advocacy for marginalized youth including LGBTQ+ youth in foster care and juvenile justice. Relevant for couples whose marriage rights may be contested or who need parentage protections across states. Local LGBTQ+ bar associations maintain referral lists of affirming attorneys; many offer reduced-fee consults. Second-parent adoption is still recommended even after marriage equality, especially for travel across hostile states. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ New Mexico residents and the people...

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