Divorce & Family Law in New Mexico

New Mexico ( NM)
Average: $9,500
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
$3,000
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
$9,500
Typical Divorce & Family Law Case
High Estimate
$28,000
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $150/hr $240/hr $400/hr
Total Cost Estimate $3,000 $9,500 $28,000
Court Filing Fee $137

What to Know About Divorce & Family Law Costs in New Mexico

New Mexico is a community property state. 30-day waiting period. Filing fee $137. Uncontested divorces cost $3,000-$5,000. Community property divided equally. Alimony (spousal support) considers multiple factors. Bernalillo County (Albuquerque) handles the most filings. New Mexico allows summary dissolution for marriages with limited property and no children.

Sources: New Mexico Courts Fee Schedule

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Compare Divorce & Family Law Costs in Nearby States

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CA

California

Avg. $450/hr
WA

Washington

Avg. $375/hr
AZ

Arizona

Avg. $325/hr
CO

Colorado

Avg. $350/hr
OR

Oregon

Avg. $325/hr

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