4A-305. Final decree of dissolution of marriage (without children).
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF ________________
__________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
___________________________
Petitioner,
v. No. _________________
___________________________
Respondent.
FINAL DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
(without children)1
This matter was brought before the Court to enter a Final Decree of Dissolution of Marriage by Petitioner and Respondent (“the parties”).
This decree references a Marital Settlement Agreement that has been signed and filed by the parties, and that settles the claims related to their marital relationship.
The Court, having considered the evidence FINDS AND CONCLUDES:
1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action and over the parties.
2. The parties were married on ____________ (date of marriage).
3. The parties are incompatible.
4. The Marital Settlement Agreement is fair and reasonable and should be adopted by the Court.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED:
1. The marriage of Petitioner and Respondent is dissolved on the grounds of incompatibility.
2. The parties are ordered to comply with the terms of the Marital Settlement Agreement, which has been filed with the Court and is incorporated here by reference.
[ ] (Select and complete the following paragraphs if applicable)
[ ] 3. The Court retains jurisdiction to enter QDROs or other orders dividing the retirement plans referenced in the Marital Settlement Agreement.
[ ] 4. Judgment in favor of [ ] Petitioner (or) [ ] Respondent is awarded in the amount of $ __________, as set forth in Section III of the Marital Settlement Agreement (Cash Payment). The statutory interest rate shall apply as provided in Section 56‑8‑4(A) NMSA 1978.
[ ] 5. Petitioner’s name is restored to the former name of _______________________________________ (write full legal name).
[ ] 6. Respondent’s name is restored to the former name of _______________________________________ (write full legal name).
SO ORDERED:
________________________________
District Court Judge
By signing below I affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of New Mexico that everything in this document is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, including the following:
1. Right to trial is waived. I understand that by signing the Final Decree, I am waiving my right to a trial before a Judge.
2. No duress or coercion; complete agreement. I am not under force, threats, duress, coercion or undue influence from anyone, including the other party, to sign this Final Decree. This Decree and any attachments that I have signed is our full agreement. I have not agreed to something different from what is stated in writing in this Decree.
3. Legal advice. I understand that even if I am representing myself without an attorney, I have the right to be represented by an attorney. I have the right to call an attorney and get legal advice before I sign this Final Decree.
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Petitioner’s signature Respondent’s signature
Date: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________
Mailing address: ___________________ Mailing address: ___________________
________________________________ _________________________________
Telephone: _______________________ Telephone: _______________________
DO NOT FILE THIS PAGE: FOR PARTY USE ONLY
USE NOTES
1. This form may be used anywhere in this state by the court to enter a final decree of dissolution of marriage when the parties do not have minor children or a child under nineteen years of age who is attending high school.
[Approved by Supreme Court Order No. 13-8300-010, effective for all pleadings and papers filed on or after May 31, 2013, in all cases pending or filed on or after May 31, 2013; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 14-8300-011, effective for all pleadings or papers filed on or after December 31, 2014, in all cases filed or pending on or after December 31, 2014; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 16-8300-020, effective for all pleadings and papers filed on or after December 31, 2016; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 19-8300-006, effective for all pleadings and papers filed on or after July 1, 2019.]