Family Law Rules
Family Law Rules
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Understanding and Calculating Alimony in New Mexico
Find out more about how judges decide the type, duration, and amount of spousal support that's appropriate for your divorce case in New Mexico.
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Uncontested Divorce in New Mexico
Learn how you can save time and money by getting an uncontested divorce in New Mexico, as well as other options if you can't meet the state's requirements for uncontested dissolution of marriage.
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The Basics of Annulment in New Mexico
Overview of an Annulment in New Mexico What is an annulment and why would someone want one? Like a divorce, an annulment is a court procedure that dissolves, or ends, a marriage. An annulment is different from a divorce in that an annulment treats the marriage like it never happened.
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New Mexico Divorce: Dividing Property
If you are getting divorced in New Mexico, do you know what property you get to keep and what you will need to split with your spouse?
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Does New Mexico allow alimony? Yes. Alimony, which is also called "spousal support" in New Mexico, may be awarded in a divorce case, but the burden is on the spouse seeking support to show why alimony is needed.
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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in New Mexico
This article explains how the occurrence of domestic violence impacts a court’s determination of which parent should have custody of a child in New Mexico. If you are a victim of domestic violence, there are a number of organizations that can help you get safe and help you secure your legal rights.
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How Do I File for Divorce in New Mexico?
New Mexico allows both "fault" and "no-fault" divorces. Find out which one is right for you and how to get started with your New Mexico divorce.