Legal Opinion
Barela v. New Mexico Department of Human Services, Income Support Division
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided October 30, 1979No. 4059PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
LOPEZ, Judge.
Carmen Barela appeals the decision of the Director of the Income Support Division of the New Mexico Department of Human Services denying her application for AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) benefits for her child by a previous marriage, on the basis that one half of the stepfather’s income is considered available to the child. We reverse and remand.
Three issues are presented on appeal: (1) whether the Department’s regulation that one half of the income of one spouse shall be considered available to the other spouse for purposes of determining AFDC eligibility…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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3Cited by7 opinions
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