2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 40: Domestic Affairs
Article 9: Grandparent's Visitation Privileges, 40-9-1 through 40-9-4
Section 40-9-4: Change of child's domicile; notice to grandparent.


NM Stat § 40-9-4 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

40-9-4. Change of child's domicile; notice to grandparent.

A. When a grandparent is granted visitation privileges with respect to a minor child pursuant to the provisions of the Grandparent's Visitation Privileges Act [40-9-1 NMSA 1978] and the child's custodian intends to depart the state or to relocate within the state with the intention of changing that child's domicile, the custodian shall:

(1) notify the grandparents of the minor child of the custodian's intent to change the child's domicile at least five days prior to the child's change of domicile;

(2) provide the grandparent with an address and telephone number for the minor child; and

(3) afford the grandparent of the minor child the opportunity to communicate with the child.

B. This state will recognize an order or act regarding grandparent visitation privileges issued by any state, district, Indian tribe or territory of the United States of America.

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