Section 40-10B-4 – Jurisdiction and venue

May 17, 2021 | Family Law, New Mexico

A. The district court has jurisdiction of proceedings pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act.
B. Proceedings pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act shall be in the district court of the county of the child’s legal residence or the county where the child resides, if different from the county of legal residence.

NMS § 40-10B-4

Laws 2001, ch. 167, § 4.