Divorce Procedures In Albuquerque, NM - Is That Difficult?
In Albuquerque, NM, divorce is also referred to as the ‘dissolution of marriage.’ You may see this term on court websites and in divorce paperwork. The spouse who files for divorce in the court is known as the ‘petitioner’ and the other one is the ‘respondent.’ The state (New Mexico) holds a residency requirement for filing the divorce. According to this requirement, at least one partner must be a resident of the state for at least 60 days. To start the divorce procedure, the petitioner must fill one of two forms: a) a Petition for the Dissolution of Marriage Without Children b) a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage With Children (if the couple has children under 19 who are still in school) These forms are available on the official Family Law website of the New Mexico State Judiciary Self Representation. Filing for Divorce Once an Information Sheet and the petition are completed, the petitioner can file his/her papers in the judicial district court of the Albuquerque’s county i.e