N.M. Stat. § 45-5-206

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 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.

NMS § 45-5-206

1953 Comp., § 32A-5-206, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 5-206.