Fill and Sign the Nm Dissolution Form

DOMESTIC RELATIONS FORMS Supreme Court Approved 4A-302 November 1, 2002 4A-302 STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF __________________________ ____________________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT _____________________________________ Petitioner v. No. _____________ _____________________________________ Respondent PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE 1 (with children) I, ____________________________ (person listed as petitioner above) , am the petitioner in this case and I am married to _________________________ (person listed as respondent above) . We are married and wish to get a divorce. We ask the court for a Final Decree of Dissolution of Marriage ("final decree") granting us the divorce. (Use applicable alternatives and complete.) 1.[One of us has] [Both of us have] been living in New Mexico for at least the past six (6) months. Husband lives in _________________ County. Wife lives in ________________ County. Venue is proper because one of us lives in the county listed in the case caption above. 2.We were married on __________________________ (date) . We are now incompatible. 3.We have thought carefully about our property, debts and our duties to each other. 4.We understand that we are making very important decisions that affect our rights and obligations. Both of us have completed and signed a Verified Marital Settlement Agreement ("agreement") and ask the judge to accept our 2DOMESTIC RELATIONS FORMS Supreme Court Approved 4A-302 November 1, 2002 agreement. We understand that once the judge signs the Final Decree of Dissolution of Marriage, we will be ordered to do the things in the agreement. 5.We each have gotten the help we thought was needed in order to sign this document. 6.We each have copies of all documents filed with the court. No one needs to serve any of the documents on us. We agree that this court has power to make orders about us in this case. 7.The agreement is a fair and complete division of our assets and debts. 8.We have or are expecting ________ (total number) minor [child] [children] from this marriage. We are filing the Parenting Plan and Child Support Obligation ("parenting plan") at the same time as we file this petition. The parenting plan is fair and complete. 9.Our children 2 are: (You must include the name and the date of birth for each minor child. You must also provide each address of each child for the last five (5) years. Use a separate sheet if necessary.) Name: _____________________________________________ (Last name, first, and middle) Date of birth: ___________________________________ Present address: ________________________________ (street) ________________________________ (city) ________________________________ (state and zip code) Next previous address: ________________________________ (street) ________________________________ (city) ________________________________ (state and zip code) Next previous address: ________________________________ (street) ________________________________ (city) ________________________________ (state and zip code) 3DOMESTIC RELATIONS FORMS Supreme Court Approved 4A-302 November 1, 2002 Name: ________________________________________________ (Last name, first, and middle) Date of birth: ____________________________ Present address: ________________________________ (street) ________________________________ (city) ________________________________ (state and zip code) Next previous address (if applicable): ________________________________ (street) ________________________________ (city) ________________________________ (state and zip code) Next previous address (if applicable): ________________________________ (street) ________________________________ (city) ________________________________ (state and zip code) 10.Our [child has] [children have] lived in New Mexico since birth or for at least the past six (6) months. (complete if applicable) 11.The following divorce, separation, order of protection, child support, paternity, abuse or neglect, domestic violence, termination of parental rights and adoption cases have been previously filed by me, the respondent or the state (list all cases) : Type of case: ______________________________ Year filed (if known) : ______________________________ Case number (if known) : ______________________________ Where filed: ______________________ (city) ______________________ (state) ______________________ (court) Type of case: ______________________________ Year filed (if known) : ______________________________ Case number (if known) : ______________________________ Where filed: ______________________ (city) ______________________ (state) ______________________ (court) 12.Does anyone else other than you as parents of your [child[ [children] have or say they have: 4DOMESTIC RELATIONS FORMS Supreme Court Approved 4A-302 November 1, 2002 Custody of your [child] [children]? [ ] Yes [ ] No Visitation rights with your [child] [children]? [ ] Yes [ ] No If you answered both questions "No", go to next section. If you answered "Yes" to either question, complete the following information: ____________________________________ (Name of person) ____________________________________ (Address) ____________________________________ (Name of person) ____________________________________ (Address) 13.We understand that once the judge signs the final decree, we will be ordered to do the things we agreed to do in the parenting plan. When I sign here, I am telling the judge that I have read this document and agree with everything in it. I state upon my oath or affirmation that this document and the statements in it are true and correct to the best of my information and belief. _____________________________________ 3 Petitioner's signature Address: ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Telephone: ______________________ _____________________________________ 3 Respondent's signature 5DOMESTIC RELATIONS FORMS Supreme Court Approved 4A-302 November 1, 2002 Address: ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________ STATE OF NEW MEXICO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF _______________ ) Acknowledged, subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of _____________, _____ by _________________, the petitioner. My commission expires: ______________________________ _____________________Notary Public STATE OF NEW MEXICO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ________________ ) Acknowledged, subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of _____________, _____ by ____________________, the respondent. My commission expires: ______________________________ _____________________Notary Public USE NOTES 1.Use this form if the husband and wife are the parents of one or more minor children or a child under 19 years of age attending high school. Use Domestic Relations Form 4A-301 if there are no minor children. See Domestic Relations Forms 4A-204 and 4A-205 NMRA for an explanation of the forms required to be 6DOMESTIC RELATIONS FORMS Supreme Court Approved 4A-302 November 1, 2002 filed in an uncontested divorce when there are children. Print or type the information required to be completed on this form. This form may be downloaded from either of the following judicial web sites: www.supremecourt.nm.org "legal forms", "domestic relations forms" or www.nmcourts.com , "Family Law Forms". 2.The statements regarding children are required to comply with the requirements of the Uniform Child - Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act ("UCCJA"). For provisions of the Uniform Child - Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, see Sections 40 - 10A - 101 to 40 - 10A - 403 NMSA 1978. 3.After completing this petition, both husband and wife must sign their names before a notary prior to filing the petition with the court. A completed Domestic Relations Information Sheet (for self represented people), Domestic Relations Form 4A-102 NMRA must also be filed with this form. [Approved effective November 15, 2002.]