Chapter 40, Article 10B NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Kinship Guardianship Act".
History: Laws 2001, ch. 167, § 1; 2020, ch. 51, § 1.
Cross references. — For forms approved for use in Kinship Guardianship proceedings, see Civil Forms 4A-501 to 4A-513 NMRA.
Compiler's notes. — The Kinship Guardianship Act, codified as 40-10B-1 to 40-10B-15 NMSA 1978, was originally drafted and enacted to be Chapter 45, Article 5 NMSA 1978, but it was recompiled to Chapter 40 NMSA 1978, as the latter seems a more appropriate placement.
The 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, changed "This act" to "Chapter 40, Article 10B NMSA 1978".
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 10B - Kinship Guardianship
Section 40-10B-1 - Short title.
Section 40-10B-3 - Definitions.
Section 40-10B-4 - Jurisdiction and venue.
Section 40-10B-5 - Petition; who may file; contents.
Section 40-10B-6 - Service of petition; notice; parties.
Section 40-10B-7 - Temporary guardianship pending hearing.
Section 40-10B-8 - Hearing; elements of proof; burden of proof; judgment; child support.
Section 40-10B-9 - Guardian ad litem; appointment.
Section 40-10B-10 - Guardian ad litem; powers and duties.
Section 40-10B-11 - Nomination objection by child.
Section 40-10B-12 - Revocation of guardianship.
Section 40-10B-13 - Rights and duties of guardian.
Section 40-10B-14 - Continuing jurisdiction of the court.
Section 40-10B-15 - Caregiver's authorization affidavit.
Section 40-10B-16 - Financial subsidies; eligibility.
Section 40-10B-17 - Financial subsidies; nonrecurring expenses.
Section 40-10B-18 - Guardianship assistance agreements.
Section 40-10B-19 - Successor guardians.
Section 40-10B-20 - Discontinuance of guardianship assistance payments.