Venue for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage is in the county of this state in which:

1. A. the child resides or is found;
2. B. the respondent resides or is found if the child does not reside in this state; or
3. C. a proceeding for probate or administration of the presumed, acknowledged or alleged father's estate is pending.

History: Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 6-605.

ANNOTATIONS

Effective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 20 made the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act effective January 1, 2010.