New Mexico Divorce Forms and Papers
Review the IMPORTANT Requirements for Filing For a Divorce in New Mexico
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New Mexico Divorce terms and procedures are unique, as are all state by state divorce procedures, so please be sure to review them prior to ordering your Divorce Forms
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If you meet the New Mexico State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
New Mexico Residency Requirements
Either spouse must have been a resident of New Mexico for at least six months before filing and have a home in the state.
Grounds for Divorce In New Mexico
The no-fault grounds for divorce in New Mexico are:
- incompatibility such that the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship have been destroyed with no reasonable expectation of reconciliation.
The following are some of the New Mexico fault based grounds:
- adultery;
- abandonment;
- cruel and inhuman treatment.
New Mexico Child Custody
It is presumed that joint legal custody is in the best interests of the child. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be actively involved in the important decisions concerning their children's development. If the parents cannot agree as to custody they will be referred to mediation. If mediation fails the court will decide custody according to the best interests of the child.
The following are some factors which should be considered in any custody decision:
- recommendations of professionals;
- parenting abilities of the parents;
- wishes of the child;
- bond between child and parent;
- child's adjustment to home, school and community;
- mental and physical health of all individuals involved.
Child Support
New Mexico has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless special circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, certain child related expenses, and the amount of time the child spends with each parent. Child support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and may be extended through his or her secondary education.
Venue
A proceeding for divorce may be brought in the county where either party resides.
Mediation
In addition to the custody mediation mentioned above, the parties may agree to submit any areas of disagreement to mediation at any time. If they are able to reach an agreement, they may proceed in court on an uncontested basis.
If you meet the New Mexico State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
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