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
New Mexico State and Local Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Telephone Numbers
Statewide: 505–243–2615
