New Mexico § 46-7-25 - Use of custodial property
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 46-7-25 — Use of custodial property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-7-25. Use of custodial property
A. A custodian may deliver or pay to the minor or expend for the minor's benefit so
much of the custodial property as the custodian considers advisable for the use and
benefit of the minor, without court order and without regard to: (1) the duty or ability of the custodian personally or of any other person to support
the minor; or (2) any other income or property of the minor which may be applicable or available
for that purpose. B. On petition of an interested person or the minor if the minor has attained the
age of fourteen years, the court may order the custodian to deliver or pay to the
minor or expend for the minor's benefit so much of the custodial property as the court
considers advisable for the use and benefit of the minor. C. A delivery, payment or expenditure under this section is in addition to, not in
substitution for, and does not affect any obligation of a person to support the minor.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 46-7-25
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 46-7-25 cover?
Section 46-7-25 ("Use of custodial property") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 46-7-25?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 46-7-25 apply to my situation?
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