The property rights of husband and wife are governed by this chapter unless there is a marriage settlement containing stipulations contrary thereto.
§ 40-3-1 NMSA 1978
[Law applicable to property rights.]
Known as the Community Property Act
The act spans §§ 40–40 (19 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 638 So. 2d 1288 - Davis v. Davis (1994)
Most recently applied in 638 So. 2d 1288 - Davis v. Davis (June 1994)
Laws 1907, ch. 37, § 21; Code 1915, § 2772; C.S. 1929, § 68-409; 1941 Comp., § 65-301; 1953 Comp., § 57-3-1.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.