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.
Cross 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.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 4 - Dissolution of Marriage
Section 40-4-1 - Dissolution of marriage.
Section 40-4-2 - Incompatibility.
Section 40-4-4 - Venue; jurisdiction over property.
Section 40-4-5 - Dissolution of marriage; jurisdiction; domicile.
Section 40-4-6 - Verification of petition.
Section 40-4-7 - Proceedings; spousal support; support of children; division of property.
Section 40-4-7.1 - Use of life insurance policy as security.
Section 40-4-7.2 - Binding arbitration option; procedure.
Section 40-4-7.3 - Accrual of interest; delinquent child and spousal support.
Section 40-4-8 - Contested custody; appointment of guardian ad litem.
Section 40-4-9 - Standards for the determination of child custody; hearing.
Section 40-4-9.1 - Joint custody; standards for determination; parenting plan.
Section 40-4-10 - Appointment of guardian ad litem.
Section 40-4-11 - Determination of award of child support; notice to withhold income.
Section 40-4-11.1 - Child support; guidelines.
Section 40-4-11.2 - Grounds for deviation from child support guidelines.
Section 40-4-11.4 - Modification of child support orders; exchange of financial information.
Section 40-4-11.6 - Attachment of guideline worksheet to order.
Section 40-4-12 - Allowance from spouse's separate property as alimony.
Section 40-4-13 - Spousal support to constitute lien on real estate.
Section 40-4-14 - Allowance in property; appointment and removal of guardian.
Section 40-4-15 - Child support to constitute lien on real and personal property.
Section 40-4-16 - [Satisfaction of liens.]
Section 40-4-17 - [Motion to remove lien; bond for alimony or support payments.]
Section 40-4-18 - [Limitation of liens under Laws 1901, ch. 62, 28, 29.]