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2013 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs
Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act
Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Section 40-11A-103 - Scope of act; choice of law. (2009)
NM Stat § 40-11A-103 (2013) What's This?
40-11A-103. Scope of act; choice of law. (2009)
A. The New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act applies to determination of parentage in New Mexico.
B. The district court shall apply the law of New Mexico to adjudicate the parent-child relationship. The applicable law does not depend on:
(1) the place of birth of the child; or
(2) the past or present residence of the child.
C. The New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act does not create, enlarge, modify or diminish parental rights or duties pursuant to the Children's Code [32A-1-1 NMSA 1978] or other law of New Mexico. The definition or use of terms in the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act shall not be used to interpret, by analogy or otherwise, the same or other terms in the Adoption Act [32A-5-1 NMSA 1978] or other law of New Mexico.
History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 1-103.
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