Section 40-3-8 – Classes of property

A. “Separate property” means:(1) property acquired by either spouse before marriage or after entry of a decree of dissolution of marriage;(2) property acquired after entry of a decree entered pursuant to Section 40-4-3 NMSA 1978, unless the decree provides...

Section 40-3-8 – Classes of property

A. “Separate property” means:(1) property acquired by either spouse before marriage or after entry of a decree of dissolution of marriage;(2) property acquired after entry of a decree entered pursuant to Section 40-4-3 NMSA 1978, unless the decree provides...

Section 40-3-7 – Purpose of act

The purpose of the Community Property Act of 1973 [40-3-6 to 40-3-17 NMSA 1978] is to comply with the provisions of Section 18 of Article 2 of the constitution of New Mexico, as it was amended in 1972 and became effective on July 1, 1973, by making the provisions of...