New Mexico Statutes Chapter 40. Domestic Affairs § 40-11A-103. Scope of act; choice of law

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:

C. The New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act does not create, enlarge, modify or diminish parental rights or duties pursuant to the Children's Code 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 or other law of New Mexico.