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NM Stat § 40-10A-315 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 10A - Child Custody|Article 3 - ENFORCEMENT|Section 40-10A-315 - Role of prosecutor or public official.

(a) In a case arising under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the prosecutor or other appropriate public official may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under Article 3 of the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act or any other available civil proceeding, to locate a child, obtain the return of a child or enforce a child-custody determination if there is: (1) an existing child-custody determination; (2) a request to do so from a court in a pending child-custody proceeding; (3) a reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or (4) a reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. (b) A prosecutor or appropriate public official acting under this section acts on behalf of the court and may not represent any party. History: Laws 2001, ch. 114, § 315. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the Hague Convention, see 40-10A-302 NMSA 1978 and notes thereto.
NM Stat § 40-10A-316 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 10A - Child Custody|Article 3 - ENFORCEMENT|Section 40-10A-316 - Role of law enforcement.

At the request of a prosecutor or other appropriate public official acting under Section 315, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor or appropriate public official with responsibilities under Section 315. History: Laws 2001, ch. 114, § 316. ANNOTATIONS
NM Stat § 40-10A-317 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 10A - Child Custody|Article 3 - ENFORCEMENT|Section 40-10A-317 - Costs and expenses.

If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the prosecutor or other appropriate public official and law enforcement officers under Section 315 or 316. History: Laws 2001, ch. 114, § 317. ANNOTATIONS
NM Stat § 40-10A-401 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 10A - Child Custody|Article 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 40-10A-401 - Application and construction.

In applying and construing the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act [40-10A-101 to 40-10A-403 NMSA 1978], consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. History: Laws 2001, ch. 114, § 401. ANNOTATIONS
NM Stat § 40-10A-402 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 10A - Child Custody|Article 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 40-10A-402 - Severability clause.

If any provision of the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of that act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and to this end the provisions of the act are severable. History: Laws 2001, ch. 114, § 402. ANNOTATIONS
NM Stat § 40-10A-403 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 10A - Child Custody|Article 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 40-10A-403 - Transitional provision.

A motion or other request for relief made in a child-custody proceeding or to enforce a child-custody determination which was commenced before the effective date of the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act is governed by the law in effect at the time the motion or other request was made. History: Laws 2001, ch. 114, § 403. ANNOTATIONS
NM Stat § 40-11A-101 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|Section 40-11A-101 - Short title.

Sections 1-101 through 9-903 of this act may be cited as the "New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act". History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 1-101. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010. Law reviews. — For Annual Survey of New Mexico Family Law, see 17 N.M.L. Rev. 291 (1987). For annual survey of New Mexico family law, see 19 N.M.L. Rev. 692 (1990).
NM Stat § 40-11A-103 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|Section 40-11A-103 - Scope of act; choice of law.

A. The New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act applies to determination of parentage in New Mexico. B. The district court shall apply the law of New Mexico to adjudicate the parent-child relationship. The applicable law does not depend on: (1) the place of birth of the child; or (2) the past or present residence of the child. C. The New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act does not create, enlarge, modify or diminish parental rights or duties pursuant to the Children's Code [Chapter 32A NMSA 1978] or other law of New Mexico. The definition or use of terms in the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act shall not be used to interpret, by analogy or otherwise, the same or other terms in the Adoption Act [Chapter 32A, Article 5 NMSA 1978] or other law of New Mexico. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 1-103. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010. Cross references. — For provisions relating to the determination of paternity when death occurs during proceedings for dissolution of marriage, separation, annulment of marriage or paternity, see 40-4-20 NMSA 1978. For provisions relating to the establishment of a parent-child relationship for purposes of intestate succession, see 45-2-115 through 45-2-122 NMSA 1978 of the Uniform Probate Code.
NM Stat § 40-11A-104 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|Section 40-11A-104 - Jurisdiction.

The district court has jurisdiction to adjudicate parentage pursuant to the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act. The provisions of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act shall not be used to expand personal jurisdiction of the district court over nonresident persons in cases subject to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act [Chapter 40, Article 6A NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 1-104. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-105 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|Section 40-11A-105 - Protection of participants.

Proceedings pursuant to the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act are subject to other laws of New Mexico governing the health, safety, privacy and liberty of a child or other person who could be jeopardized by disclosure of identifying information, including address, telephone number, place of employment, social security number and the child's daycare facility and school. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 1-105. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-106 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|Section 40-11A-106 - Determination of maternity.

Provisions of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act relating to determination of paternity apply to determinations of maternity insofar as possible. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 1-106. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-201 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 2 - PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP|Section 40-11A-201 - Establishment of parent-child relationship.

A. The mother-child relationship is established between a woman and a child by: (1) the woman's having given birth to the child; (2) an adjudication of the woman's maternity; or (3) adoption of the child by the woman. B. The father-child relationship is established between a man and a child by: (1) an unrebutted presumption of the man's paternity of the child pursuant to Section 2-204 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act; (2) an effective acknowledgment of paternity by the man pursuant to Article 3 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act, unless the acknowledgment has been rescinded or successfully challenged; (3) an adjudication of the man's paternity; (4) adoption of the child by the man; or (5) the man's having consented to assisted reproduction by a woman pursuant to Article 7 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act that resulted in the birth of the child. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 2-201. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010. Cross references. — For provisions relating to the determination of paternity when death occurs during proceedings for dissolution of marriage, separation, annulment of marriage or paternity, see 40-4-20 NMSA 1978. For provisions relating to the establishment of a parent-child relationship for purposes of intestate succession, see 45-2-115 through 45-2-122 NMSA 1978 of the Uniform Probate Code. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Parental rights of man who is not biological or adoptive father of child but was husband or cohabitant of mother when child was conceived or born, 84 A.L.R.4th 655.
NM Stat § 40-11A-202 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 2 - PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP|Section 40-11A-202 - No discrimination based on marital status.

A child born to parents who are not married to each other has the same rights pursuant to the law as a child born to parents who are married to each other. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 2-202. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-203 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 2 - PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP|Section 40-11A-203 - Consequences of establishment of parentage.

Unless parental rights are terminated or extinguished by relinquishment and decree of adoption pursuant to the Children's Code [Chapter 32A NMSA 1978], a parent-child relationship established pursuant to the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act applies for all purposes, except determinations of parental rights pursuant to the Children's Code or as otherwise provided by other law of New Mexico. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 2-203. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010. New evidence of paternity. — Where both a default judgment and a subsequent stipulated judgment determined that respondent was the child's parent and was obligated to pay child support; respondent had requested a paternity test when respondent was served with the petition to determine the child's parentage; respondent signed the stipulated judgment to obtain a driver's license; a paternity test that was administered several years after the stipulated judgment showed that respondent was not the child's biological parent; the child's biological parent had falsely represented to the human service department that respondent was the child's biological parent, but at a hearing several years later, the biological parent named another person as the child's biological parent; the child's biological parents had been deported to Mexico; the child lived with the child's grandparent; and respondent had no personal relationship with the child, under the circumstances, the determination that respondent was not the child's biological parent after respondent's admission that respondent was the child's parent qualified as an extraordinary circumstance under Rule 1-060 NMRA sufficient to permit relief from respondent's obligations to pay accrued and prospective child support. State ex rel. Human Services Dep't v. Rawls, 2012-NMCA-052, 279 P.3d 766.
NM Stat § 40-11A-301 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-301 - Acknowledgment of paternity.

The mother of a child and a man claiming to be the genetic father of the child may sign an acknowledgment of paternity with intent to establish the man's paternity. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-301. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-302 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-302 - Execution of acknowledgment of paternity.

A. An acknowledgment of paternity shall: (1) be on a form provided by the bureau; (2) be signed or otherwise authenticated under penalty of perjury by the mother and by the man seeking to establish his paternity; (3) state that the child whose paternity is being acknowledged: (a) does not have a presumed father or has a presumed father whose full name is stated; and (b) does not have another acknowledged or adjudicated father; (4) state whether there has been genetic testing and, if so, that the acknowledging man's claim of paternity is consistent with the results of the testing; and (5) state that the signatories understand that the acknowledgment is the equivalent of a judicial adjudication of paternity of the child and that a challenge to the acknowledgment is permitted only under limited circumstances and is barred after two years. B. An acknowledgment of paternity is void if it: (1) states that another man is a presumed father, unless a denial of paternity signed or otherwise authenticated by the presumed father is filed with the bureau; (2) states that another man is an acknowledged or adjudicated father; or (3) falsely denies the existence of a presumed, acknowledged or adjudicated father of the child. C. A presumed father may sign or otherwise authenticate an acknowledgment of paternity. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-302. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-303 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-303 - Denial of paternity.

A presumed father may sign a denial of his paternity. The denial is valid only if: A. an acknowledgment of paternity signed or otherwise authenticated by another man is filed pursuant to Section 3-305 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act; B. the denial is on a form provided by the bureau and is signed or otherwise authenticated under penalty of perjury; and C. the presumed father has not previously: (1) acknowledged his paternity, unless the previous acknowledgment has been rescinded pursuant to Section 3-307 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act or successfully challenged pursuant to Section 3-308 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act; or (2) been adjudicated to be the father of the child. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-303. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010. Collateral estoppel in contesting paternity. — Where paternity has been established in a divorce proceeding, an alleged father is barred under the doctrine of collateral estoppel from later questioning paternity in a proceeding under the Uniform Parentage Act. Callison v. Naylor, 1989-NMCA-055, 108 N.M. 674, 777 P.2d 913.
NM Stat § 40-11A-304 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-304 - Rules for acknowledgment and denial of paternity.

A. An acknowledgment of paternity and a denial of paternity may be contained in a single document or may be signed in counterparts, and may be filed separately or simultaneously. If the acknowledgment and denial are both necessary, neither is valid until both are filed. B. An acknowledgment of paternity or a denial of paternity may be signed before or after the birth of the child. C. Subject to Subsection A of this section, an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity takes effect on the birth of the child or the filing of the document with the bureau, whichever occurs later. D. An acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity signed by a minor is valid if it is otherwise in compliance with the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-304. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-305 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-305 - Effect of acknowledgment or denial of paternity.

A. Except as otherwise provided in Sections 3-307 and 3-308 [40-11A-307, 40-11A-308 NMSA 1978] of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act, a valid acknowledgment of paternity filed with the bureau is equivalent to an adjudication of paternity of a child. B. Except as otherwise provided in Sections 3-307 and 3-308 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act, a valid denial of paternity by a presumed father filed with the bureau in conjunction with a valid acknowledgment of paternity is equivalent to an adjudication of the nonpaternity of the presumed father. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-305. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-306 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-306 - No filing fee.

The bureau shall not charge for filing an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-306. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-307 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-307 - Proceeding for rescission.

A signatory may rescind an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity only by means of a judicial proceeding to rescind the acknowledgment or denial of paternity. A proceeding to rescind an acknowledgment of paternity or a denial of paternity shall be brought no later than the earlier of: A. sixty days after the effective date of the acknowledgment or denial, as provided in Section 3-304 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act; B. in the case of a signatory who was a minor at the time of acknowledgment, the later of: (1) sixty days after the eighteenth birthday of the signatory; or (2) sixty days after the effective date of the acknowledgment or denial, as provided in Section 3-304 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act; or C. the date of the first hearing, in a proceeding to which the signatory is a party, before a court to adjudicate an issue relating to the child, including a proceeding that establishes support. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-307. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-308 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-308 - Challenge after expiration of period for rescission.

A. After the period for rescission pursuant to Section 3-307 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act has expired, a signatory to an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity may commence a proceeding to challenge the acknowledgment or denial only: (1) on the basis of fraud, duress or material mistake of fact; and (2) within two years after the acknowledgment or denial is filed with the bureau or two years after the eighteenth birthday of the signatory, whichever is later. B. A party challenging an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity has the burden of proof. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-308. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-309 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-309 - Procedure for rescission or challenge.

A. Every signatory to an acknowledgment of paternity and any related denial of paternity shall be made a party to a proceeding to rescind or challenge the acknowledgment or denial. B. For the purpose of rescission of or challenge to an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity, a signatory submits to the personal jurisdiction of the district courts of this state by signing the acknowledgment or denial, effective upon the filing of the document with the bureau. C. Except for good cause shown, during the pendency of a proceeding to rescind or challenge an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity, the district court shall not suspend the legal responsibilities of a signatory arising from the acknowledgment, including the duty to pay child support. D. A proceeding to rescind or to challenge an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity shall be conducted in the same manner as a proceeding to adjudicate parentage pursuant to Article 6 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act. E. At the conclusion of a proceeding to rescind or challenge an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity, the court shall order the bureau to amend the birth record of the child, if appropriate. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-309. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-310 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-310 - Ratification barred.

A court or administrative agency conducting a judicial or administrative proceeding shall not ratify an unchallenged acknowledgment of paternity. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-310. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 40-11A-311 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs|Article 11A - New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act|Article 3 - VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY|Section 40-11A-311 - Full faith and credit; acknowledgement or denial of paternity.

A court of this state shall give full faith and credit to an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity effective in another state if the acknowledgment or denial has been signed and is otherwise in compliance with the law of the other state. History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3-311. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.