Section 52-1-18 - Child.
52-1-18. Child.
As used in the Workers' Compensation Act [Chapter 51, Article 1 NMSA 1978], unless the context otherwise requires, "child" includes stepchildren, adopted children, posthumous children and acknowledged illegitimate children but does not include married children unless dependent. The words "adopted" or "adoption" as used in the Workers' Compensation Act shall include cases where persons are treated as adopted as well as those of legal adoption.