This act [40-14-1 to 40-14-15 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Adult Adoption Act".
History: Laws 1993, ch. 296, § 1.
Cross references. — For the Adoption Act, see Chapter 32A, Article 5 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 40-14-1 - Short title.
Section 40-14-2 - [Definitions.]
Section 40-14-3 - Jurisdiction.
Section 40-14-5 - Who may be adopted; who may adopt.
Section 40-14-6 - Consent to the adoption.
Section 40-14-7 - Petition; content.
Section 40-14-8 - Petition; caption.
Section 40-14-9 - Notice of petition; service; waiver.
Section 40-14-10 - Response to petition.
Section 40-14-11 - Appointment of attorney for incompetent adoptee.
Section 40-14-12 - Adjudication; disposition; decree of adoption.
Section 40-14-13 - Status of adoption and petitioner upon entry of decree of adoption.