New Mexico and Horrible States for Divorce

 

Are you going through a New Mexico divorce and are interested about New Mexico and horrible states for Divorce?

Divorce ranks as one of the most stressful life events that one will ever encounter. As difficult as a divorce may be, even the divorce process itself could be worse.

Earlier this week, a new’s report was released ranking the seven worst states for requesting a divorce. Let’s compare New Mexico against these seven states, to give one a better perspective on the process as a whole, and how even the divorce process itself could always be worse.

7.     Nebraska: Requires a filing fee of $157 and 420 days to process the divorce. Additionally, a one year residency is required – followed by a two month “cooling off period.”

6.     New York: Filing fee of $335 and a minimum processing time of 360 days. New York also requires a marital “break down” of six months.

5.     California: 360 days to process the paperwork and a filing fee of $395. California also requires a six month “cooling off” period after filing.

4.     Arkansas: Filing fee of $165. Minimum process time of 540 days. A mandatory 18 month period of separation, with any co-habitation during the 18 months resetting the mandatory time.

3.     S. Carolina: One year separation before parties are allowed to file for divorce. Residency in the state is required, with a minimum of three months for couples when both live in the state. When only one party lives in South Carolina, the residency requirement increases to one year.

2.     R. Island: Rhode Island has a minimum processing time of 510 days. After filing the Petition, there is a “cool down” period of another five months.

1.     Vermont: Couples are required to live completely apart during the mandatory six- month separation period. One year residency is required before the divorce is finalized, and a three month wait period before the judge’s approval is absolute.

 

HOW DOES NEW MEXICO COMPARE TO DIVORCE IN OTHER STATES?

 

Now comes the time when New Mexicans can bask in the glory of living in the Land of Enchantment. In comparison to the states listed above, the cost of filing for a divorce in New Mexico is only $149. Unlike several of the states listed above, New Mexico does not have a waiting period or cooling off period. Nevertheless, similar to almost every other state in the nation, New Mexico has a jurisdictional requirement that demands one or both of the parties to live in New Mexico for a minimum of six months before a divorce can be filed in New Mexico. Provided that the six month requirement is met, either party to the marriage can file for a divorce at any time – and for any reason. Most importantly, in situations where the divorce is truly uncontested, the Petition and accompanying documents generally can be processed, signed by the presiding judge, and then filed by the parties in about one week.

 

(505) SANCHEZ HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND DIVORCE RIGHTS IN BERNALILLO COUNTY

 

Are you experiencing a divorce in Bernalillo County NM?  Understanding New Mexico and horrible states for divorce can be explained by a Bernalillo divorce lawyer.   Matthew Legan Sanchez is a compassionate NM divorce lawyer in Bernalillo county.   Sanchez can be reached by calling (505) SANCHEZ.