Nomination objection by child

NMSA 1978, § 40-10B-11 — under Article 10B.

NMSA 1978, § 40-10B-11

In a proceeding for appointment of a guardian pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act: A. the court shall appoint a person nominated by a child who has reached the age of fourteen unless the court finds the nomination contrary to the best interests of the child; and B. the court shall not appoint a person as guardian if a child who has reached the age of fourteen files a written objection in the proceeding before the person accepts appointment as guardian unless the court makes a specific finding that it is in the best interest of the child. History: Laws 2001, ch. 167, § 11; 2023, ch. 90, § 27.