A minor parent, or a guardian or other legal representative of a minor parent, may maintain a proceeding on behalf of or for the benefit of the minor's child.
History: Laws 1994, ch. 107, § 302; 2005, ch. 166, § 14.
Cross references. — For age of majority, see 28-6-1 NMSA 1978.
For rules of procedure, see the Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts, Rule 1-001 NMRA.
The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, in the catchline changed "Action" to "Proceeding".
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 6A - Uniform Interstate Family Support
Article 3 - CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION
Section 40-6A-301 - Proceedings under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
Section 40-6A-302 - Proceeding by minor parent.
Section 40-6A-303 - Application of law of state.
Section 40-6A-304 - Duties of initiating tribunal.
Section 40-6A-305 - Duties and powers of responding tribunal.
Section 40-6A-306 - Inappropriate tribunal.
Section 40-6A-307 - Duties of support enforcement agency.
Section 40-6A-308 - Duty of attorney general.
Section 40-6A-310 - Duties of state information agency.
Section 40-6A-311 - Pleadings and accompanying documents.
Section 40-6A-312 - Nondisclosure of information in exceptional circumstances.
Section 40-6A-313 - Costs and fees.
Section 40-6A-314 - Limited immunity of petitioner.
Section 40-6A-315 - Nonparentage as defense.
Section 40-6A-316 - Special rules of evidence and procedure.
Section 40-6A-317 - Communications between tribunals.