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New Mexico Family Laws

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Welcome to FindLaw’s section covering the family laws of New Mexico, a legal practice area that also comprises a number of other practice areas, such as criminal and property law. This section provides legalese-free descriptions of such important legal processes and topics as marriage, divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and adoption. In addition, you’ll find detailed information about how courts determine who gets what in a divorce or legal separation and the grounds and requirements for divorce. Also, this section provides details about how to get a protective order against domestic abusers or stalkers. Click on a link below to learn more about New Mexico family laws.

Learn About New Mexico Family Laws

  • New Mexico Divorce Laws

    Basic information about New Mexico’s divorce laws and legal procedures, including the types of grounds allowed in the state, residency requirements, waiting periods, and more.

  • New Mexico Stalking Laws

    Summary of New Mexico laws regarding stalking, which is generally defined as a pattern of behavior intended to harass or stoke fear in another person, common in domestic relationships.

  • New Mexico Abortion Laws

    The basics of New Mexico’s laws concerning access to abortion and regulation of the procedure, including details about certain restrictions, waiting periods, and consent requirements.

  • New Mexico Child Custody Laws

    Overview of New Mexico’s child custody laws and procedures, including details about how family courts decide who gets custody and the age at which a child may decide.

  • New Mexico Marital Property Laws

    General information about how New Mexico family law courts divide property after a divorce or legal separation, with details about what is considered shared and separate property.

  • New Mexico Child Support Guidelines

    Summary of New Mexico’s child support guidelines and procedures, including information about how support is calculated by the courts, how long a parent must pay support, and more.

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