New Mexico

Grounds for Divorce: The court may grant a no fault divorce upon a showing of Incompatibility. The court may grant a fault divorce upon a showing of any of these grounds:

1. Cruel and inhuman treatment

2. Adultery

3. Abandonment

Residency Requirements: In order to file for divorce in New Mexico, either party must have resided in the state for at least six months immediately preceding the date of the filing and has a domicile in New Mexico. [New Mexico Revised Statutes]

New Mexico Child Support Enforcement Service Links and Telephone Numbers

New Mexico Human Services Department Child Support Enforcement

Toll Free: 800–288–7207 (In New Mexico)
Toll Free: 800–585–7631 (Outside of New Mexico)

New Mexico Child Support Guidelines
N.M. Stat. Section 40-4-11.1

New Mexico Divorce Forms Online

New Mexico Supreme Court Domestic Relations Forms

New Mexico Divorce Laws
New Mexico Statutes, Chapter 40

New Mexico Domestic Violence Resource Links and Telephone Numbers

New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Telephone: 505–246–9240
Toll Free: 800–773–3645
Legal Helpline: 800–209–DVLH

New Mexico Free or Low Cost Legal Services Programs
New Mexico Legal Aid
Telephone: 505- 243-7871

New Mexico Mediation Centers and Service Links and Telephone Numbers

New Mexico Third Judicial District Court Domestic Relations Mediation

Telephone: 505–523–8267

New Mexico State and Local Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Links

Albuquerque Bar Association

State Bar of New Mexico

New Mexico State and Local Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Telephone Numbers

Statewide: 505–243–2615

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