INSTRUCTIONS: NEW MEXICO PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (WITH CHILDREN) (Form 4A-302)

New Mexico couples with children who wish to divorce may file a joint petition. This article discusses the New Mexico Petition For Dissolution of Marriage (With Children) which must be completed in such cases and submitted along with a separation agreement detailing how property division, parenting plans and similar details will be resolved. This document is available on the website of the New Mexico Supreme Court.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (With Children) 4A-302 Step 1: At the top of the first page, enter the district number and county name where the court processing your divorce is located. Write one spouse's name next to "Petitioner" and the other's next to "Respondent" where indicated, and do so again in the first paragraph.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (With Children) 4A-302 Step 2: In section one, circle whether the husband, wife or both has lived in New Mexico for at least 6 months. List the counties in which both live.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (With Children) 4A-302 Step 3: In section two, give the date on which you were married.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (With Children) 4A-302 Step 4: In section eight, list the number of minor children you have, including any developing baby you are expecting.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (With Children) 4A-302 Step 5: In section nine, give the full name, date of birth, present address and every address for the last five years of every minor child involved in the marriage. Include additional sheets if necessary.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (With Children) 4A-302 Step 6: In section eleven, list any divorce, separation, protection orders, or other types of legal actions related to your marriage, including the location and year the complaint was filed.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (With Children) 4A-302 Step 7: In section twelve, note and list any other people besides the parents who have custody or visitation rights to the children.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (With Children) 4A-302 Step 8: The sixth page page must be signed by both spouses in the presence of a notary public.