N.M. Stat. § 40-4-4

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 40-4-4 - Venue; jurisdiction over property

Any proceeding for the dissolution of marriage, division of property, disposition of children or alimony, as provided for in this chapter, may be instituted in the county where either of the parties resides. In such proceedings, the court shall have jurisdiction of all property of the parties, wherever located or situated in the state.

NMS § 40-4-4

Laws 1901, ch. 62, § 24; Code 1915, § 2775; C.S. 1929, § 68-503; 1941 Comp., § 25-703; 1953 Comp., § 22-7-3; Laws 1967, ch. 112, § 1; 1973, ch. 319, § 4.