New Mexico § 40-10B-11 Nomination objection by child

New Mexico Statutes

§ 40-10B-11 — Nomination objection by child

New Mexico § 40-10B-11

Ch. 40Domestic Affairs

Art. 10BKinship Guardianship

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Bluebook

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 40-10B-11 (2026).

Text

In a proceeding for appointment of a guardian pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act: A. the court shall appoint a person nominated by a child who has reached the age of fourteen unless the court finds the nomination contrary to the best interests of the child; and B. the court shall not appoint a person as guardian if a child who has reached the age of fourteen files a written objection in the proceeding before the person accepts appointment as guardian unless the court makes a specific finding that it is in the best interest of the child.

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In a proceeding for appointment of a guardian pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act: A. the court shall appoint a person nominated by a child who has reached the age of fourteen unless the court finds the nomination contrary to the best interests of the child; and B. the court shall not appoint a person as guardian if a child who has reached the age of fourteen files a written objection in the proceeding before the person accepts appointment as guardian unless the court makes a specific finding that it is in the best interest of the child.