Divorce Law Basics in the State of New Mexico
Also See: New Mexico Marriage Laws
Statute: New Mexico State Divorce Code (Chapter 40, Article 4)
No-Fault Grounds:
- Incompatibility
At-Fault Grounds:
- Adultery
- Cruel and inhuman treatment
- Abandonment
Residency: Either party must be a resident of the state for at least 6 months prior to filing
Legal Separation Recognized? Yes. Alimony, property distribution and child support can be awarded.
Counseling Requirements: The court shall require the parties to attend mediation if feasible; the court shall also order the parties to attend parenting education classes if a minor child is involved.
Property Distribution: New Mexico is a community property state. Parties may modify the distribution by separate agreement or the court will distribute the property equally.Separate property (property acquired prior to the marriage, as a gift or through inheritance) is not included in property distribution.
Alimony: Alimony may be awarded to either party at the discretion of the court.
One Comment
at what point is a divorce granted and the marriage is ended? Is there a waiting period?