N.M. Admin. Code § 8.26.3.31 - REMOVAL OF ADOPTEE FROM THE COUNTY
A. See Section 32A-5-30 NMSA 1978.
B. When the petitioner resides in a county in New Mexico other than the county in which the petition for adoption is filed, or in a state other than New Mexico, or if the adoptee will be absent from the county in which the petition for adoption is pending for more than fifteen days, a court order must be obtained recognizing such out of state residence and/or permitting absence from the county in which the petition for adoption is filed.
C. A sample motion for an order of residence and a sample order of residence are available through the local department office.
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