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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs » Article 2 - Rights of Married Persons Generally » Section 40-2-7 – Persons who may make marriage settlements.

Any person capable of contracting marriage may make a valid marriage settlement.

History: Laws 1907, ch. 37, § 25; Code 1915, § 2755; C.S. 1929, § 68-206; 1941 Comp., § 65-211; 1953 Comp., § 57-2-11; Laws 1973, ch. 138, § 23.

ANNOTATIONS

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — What constitutes contract between husband or wife and third person promotive of divorce or separation, 93 A.L.R.3d 523.