Divorce and Family Law
Divorce and Family Law
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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
In New Mexico, an annulment can make a marriage legally disappear—but only under specific circumstances. Learn what qualifies and how the process works compared to divorce.
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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 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.
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Learn how child custody works in New Mexico, including how judges make custody decisions and how to modify custody orders.
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Child support can be complex, but it doesn't always have to be. New Mexico has strict guidelines for courts and parents to use when determining the appropriate amount of child support and which parent should pay.
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Divorce and Legal Separation in New Mexico
Learn what the benefits and drawbacks are of legally separating instead of divorcing in New Mexico.
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Child Support Enforcement in New Mexico
Struggling to get court-ordered child support payments in New Mexico? Learn how the state enforces payments and what happens when a parent refuses to pay.
