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Divorce filing fees in New Mexico To file for divorce in New Mexico, there is a one-off court filing fee of $135-$155. This simply opens a divorce case in your name(s) in the court system here. Other charges may be incurred for each petition, such as the settlement of property division, custody, etc.

New Mexico is a no fault state, meaning either party may ask for a divorce without the need to prove abandonment, adultery or abuse. This petition must be signed by the party requesting the divorce before it is finalized by a notary.

One way to make the divorce process easier is to use online capabilities. Every district court in the State of New Mexico uses an electronic filing system, and access is not limited to attorneys. Anyone acting on his or her own behalf has the same rights, responsibilities and access as a lawyer in their divorce case.

You do not need the other spouse's consent to file for divorce. One spouse cannot make the other stay in the relationship. New Mexico is a ?no-fault state? meaning you do not need cause to file for divorce and the court will not pass judgment on the grounds for divorce.

A claim of ?irreconcilable differences? by either party is enough for a court to agree to end the marriage. In short, if one person wants out of a marriage, he is legally able to do so, whether the other person agrees or not.

To obtain a divorce in New Mexico, you or your spouse must have lived in New Mexico for the last six months. To begin a divorce, you must first file a petition and other papers in the district court in the county where you live or where your spouse lives.