Any person capable of contracting marriage may make a valid marriage settlement.
History: Laws 1907, ch. 37, § 25; Code 1915, § 2755; C.S. 1929, § 68-206; 1941 Comp., § 65-211; 1953 Comp., § 57-2-11; Laws 1973, ch. 138, § 23.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — What constitutes contract between husband or wife and third person promotive of divorce or separation, 93 A.L.R.3d 523.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 2 - Rights of Married Persons Generally
Section 40-2-1 - [Mutual obligations of husband and wife.]
Section 40-2-2 - [Contract rights of married persons.]
Section 40-2-3 - [Powers of attorney; joinder of spouse unnecessary.]
Section 40-2-4 - [Execution of marriage settlement and separation contracts.]
Section 40-2-5 - [Recording of marriage settlement or separation contract.]
Section 40-2-6 - [Effect of recording or failure to record settlement or separation contract.]
Section 40-2-7 - Persons who may make marriage settlements.
Section 40-2-8 - [Extent of mutual alteration of legal relations.]