INSTRUCTIONS: NEW MEXICO PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILDREN) (Form 4A-301)

In New Mexico, couples without children who can agree on the terms of their separation can file a joint petition requesting a divorce. To be qualified to file this New Mexico Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (No Children), you must also complete and submit a Verified Marital Settlement Agreement alongside. This petition, known as 4A-301, is available on the website of the New Mexico Supreme Court.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Children) 4A-301 Step 1: At the top left-hand corner of the first page, enter the name of the county where your divorce will be processed and its judicial district number.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Children) 4A-301 Step 2: Where indicated, list one spouse's name next to "Petitioner" and the other's next to "Respondent."

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Children) 4A-301 Step 3: In the first paragraph, enter these names again as indicated.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Children) 4A-301 Step 4: In the first section, indicate by circling the appropriate statement whether one or both spouses has been residing in New Mexico prior to the filing of this complaint. List the county where both currently live.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Children) 4A-301 Step 5: In section two, list the date on which the marriage ceremony was executed.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Children) 4A-301 Step 6: Both spouses must sign and date the form. Both must additionally provide their full address and a telephone number where they can be contacted. This document must be signed in the presence of a notary public.

New Mexico Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Children) 4A-301 Step 7: If the couple is representing itself without an attorney, a Domestic Relations Information Sheet (Form 4A-102) must be completed and submitted along with this petition.