If a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is brought in New Mexico and New Mexico was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of New Mexico, notice of the petition shall be given to those persons who would be entitled to notice of the petition if a proceeding were brought in the respondent's home state. The notice shall be given in the same manner as notice is required to be given in New Mexico.
History: 1978 Comp., § 45-5A-208, enacted by Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 75.
Effective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 106 made Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 75 effective January 1, 2012.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 5A - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction
Section 45-5A-201 - Definitions; significant-connection factors.
Section 45-5A-202 - Exclusive basis.
Section 45-5A-203 - Jurisdiction.
Section 45-5A-204 - Special jurisdiction.
Section 45-5A-205 - Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.
Section 45-5A-206 - Appropriate forum.
Section 45-5A-207 - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.