Where can I find New Mexico's adoption statutes?

New Mexico stepparent adoption is governed by New Mexico Statutes Annotated Chapter 32A, Article 5. Here are the key statutes:

• NMSA § 32A-5-12

https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-32a/article-5/section-32a-5-12/

• NMSA § 32A-5-18

https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-32a/article-5/section-32a-5-18/

• NMSA § 32A-5-11

https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-32a/article-5/section-32a-5-11/

• NMSA § 32A-5-17

https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-32a/article-5/section-32a-5-17/

Key provisions:

• Residency: 6 months (NMSA 1978 § 32A-5-11)
• Abandonment: 6 months (NMSA 1978 § 32A-5-19)
• Child consent: Age 14+ (NMSA 1978 § 32A-5-17)
• Home study: Waived for stepparents (NMSA 1978 § 32A-5-13)

You don't need to read these yourself — we know them inside out and prepare all your documents in compliance with New Mexico law. But they're here if you want to review them.