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New Mexico Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 32A-5-1, et seq. (minor); 40-14-1 thru 15 (adult); Yes |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person; any adult with his consent |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 10 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any individual approved by the court as a suitable adoptive parent. If petitioner is married, spouse must join unless natural parent of adoptee or legally separated or excused from joining by court. Nonresidents may adopt if adoptee is resident or was born in state, is less than 6 mos. old and was placed by agency licensed in state |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 60 days if less than one year old when placed; 120 days if more than one year old when placed (unless waived). |
| State Agency/Court | Children, Youth and Families Dept./District Children and Court Division |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | 1 year (except where Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 prevails) |
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