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2019 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs
Article 4 - Dissolution of Marriage
Section 40-4-10 - Appointment of guardian ad litem.
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 40-4-10 (2019)
After service of summons and copy of petition on any insane spouse and on the guardian of his or her estate, the court shall appoint an attorney at law as guardian ad litem to appear for and represent the insane spouse.
History: Laws 1933, ch. 27, § 2; 1941 Comp., § 25-711; 1953 Comp., § 22-7-8; Laws 1973, ch. 319, § 8.
ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For appointment of guardian ad litem to defend suit for incapacitated person, see 38-4-15 NMSA 1978.
For guardians of incapacitated person, see 45-5-301 to 45-5-315 NMSA 1978.
For protection of property of persons under disability and minors, see 45-5-401 to 45-5-431 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 42 Am. Jur. 2d Infants §§ 155 to 194.
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