Form 4A-516. Letters of guardianship.

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF ______________ _________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT No. _________________ In the Matter of __________________________, (a) Child(ren), (use initials only) and Concerning ______________________________________, Petitioner(s) ____________________________, Respondent #1, ____________________________, Respondent #2. LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP On _____________________, 20___ this court entered an order appointing _____________________________ (Petitioner(s)) as the guardian(s) of ___________________ ______________________________________ (minor child(ren)) under Sections 40-10B-1 to -21 NMSA 1978 and Rule 1-155 NMRA. WHEREFORE, the order appointing kinship guardian(s) suspends the rights of the Respondent(s) and vests in the guardian(s) all rights and responsibilities of a parent, except for the right to consent to adoption of the child(ren), including but not limited to: 1. Petitioner(s) is/are permitted to consent to medical, mental health, and dental services and treatment for the minor child(ren) not prohibited by other law; 2. Petitioner(s) is/are permitted to seek tribal, state, and federal benefits on behalf of the child(ren) without reference to the income of Petitioners (the benefits should be based on the parent(s)’ income); 3. Petitioner(s) is/are permitted to enroll the child(ren) in school and extracurricular activities, including religious activities and ceremonies; 4. Petitioner(s) shall be considered the education decision maker or surrogate parent under Section 300.519 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 5. Petitioner(s) is/are permitted to obtain and modify vital records for the child(ren); 6. Petitioner(s) is/are permitted to _______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________. WITNESS, the Honorable _________________, District Court Judge, and the seal of the _____________ Judicial District Court on ______________________. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT [SEAL] _____________________________ Deputy