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.
Effective 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.
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