2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs
Article 2 - Rights of Married Persons Generally
Section 40-2-5 - [Recording of marriage settlement or separation contract.]

Universal Citation: NM Stat § 40-2-5 (2021)

When such contract is acknowledged or proved it must be recorded in the office of the recorder of every county in which any real estate may be situated which is granted or affected by such contract.

History: Laws 1907, ch. 37, § 23; Code 1915, § 2753; C.S. 1929, § 68-204; 1941 Comp., § 65-209; 1953 Comp., § 57-2-9.

ANNOTATIONS

Cross references. — For county recorders, see 14-8-1 NMSA 1978.

For recording contracts affecting real property, see 14-9-1 to 14-9-9 NMSA 1978.

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