New Mexico Statutes
§ 45-5-206 — Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications;
priority of minor's nominee. The court may appoint as guardian any person whose appointment would be in the best interests of the minor. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is fourteen years of age or older, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interests of the minor.
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Legislative History
1953 Comp., § 32A-5-206, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 5-206.
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Effect of fraud and evasion§ 45-1-107
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Application§ 45-1-302.1
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