New Mexico Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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New Mexico publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official New Mexico sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
New Mexico's core family statutes live in the New Mexico Statutes Chapter 40 - Domestic Affairs. New Mexico does offer self-represented e-filing, but only for magistrate and metropolitan courts, which do not handle family law.
How the New Mexico court system handles family cases
Family cases in New Mexico are heard in the District Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the District Court.
New Mexico's 33 counties are grouped into 13 judicial districts.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the New Mexico Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the New Mexico Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
Official New Mexico resources
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New Mexico state courts website (New Mexico judicial branch): The official home of the New Mexico court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.nmcourts.gov
New Mexico family law forms (New Mexico judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for New Mexico cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.nmcourts.gov/forms.aspx
New Mexico self-help resources (New Mexico courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own New Mexico family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.nmcourts.gov/self-help
eFile & Serve (Tyler Technologies): In New Mexico, family cases like divorce and custody are heard in district court, and only attorneys can e-file there. If you do not have a lawyer you take your forms to the district court clerk on paper, with the original plus two copies. https://newmexico.tylertech.cloud/ofsweb
Find Your Court (by county or district) (New Mexico judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.nmcourts.gov/find-a-court/
New Mexico rules of procedure (New Mexico judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in New Mexico. https://www.nmcourts.gov/rules.aspx
New Mexico mediation and dispute resolution (New Mexico judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for New Mexico family cases. https://www.nmcourts.gov/adr.aspx
New Mexico financial affidavit and disclosure forms (nmcourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most New Mexico family cases ask for. https://www.nmcourts.gov/self-help/forms.aspx
New Mexico child support guideline resources (nmcourts.gov): Official New Mexico child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.nmcourts.gov/self-help/child-support.aspx
New Mexico Case Lookup (New Mexico courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://caselookup.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app
Frequently used official New Mexico forms
These links open official New Mexico government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Domestic Relations Information Sheet (4A-101), form 4A-101 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-101.pdf
Child Support Obligation Worksheet (4A-303), form 4A-303 (Child Support), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-303.pdf
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, without children (4A-102), form 4A-102 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-102.pdf
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, with children (4A-103), form 4A-103 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-103.pdf
Response (4A-104), form 4A-104 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-104.pdf
Marital Settlement Agreement (4A-301), form 4A-301 (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-301-Marital-settlement-agreement.pdf
Custody Plan and Order (4A-302), form 4A-302 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-302.pdf
Final Decree of Dissolution, with children (4A-306), form 4A-306 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-306-Final-decree-of-dissolution-of-marriage-with-children.pdf
Final Decree of Dissolution, without children (4A-305), form 4A-305 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-305-Final-decree-of-dissolution-of-marriage-without-children.pdf
Motion to Modify Order (4A-321), form 4A-321 (Modification), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-321-Motion-to-modify-order.pdf
Motion to Enforce Order (4A-209), form 4A-209 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-209-Motion-to-enforce-order.pdf
Final Decree of Parentage (4A-403), form 4A-403 (Paternity), official document: https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2023/11/4A-403.pdf
Filing fees: Dissolution filing fee: ~$137.
E-filing link data for New Mexico was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official New Mexico family court forms?
The official statewide source is the New Mexico judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, family cases like divorce and custody are heard in district court, and only attorneys can e-file there. If you do not have a lawyer you take your forms to the district court clerk on paper, with the original plus two copies. New Mexico does offer self-represented e-filing, but only for magistrate and metropolitan courts, which do not handle family law.
How much does it cost to file a family case in New Mexico?
Dissolution filing fee: ~$137. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in New Mexico?
Family cases in New Mexico are heard in the District Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the District Court.