Form 4A-306 NMRA
Form 4A-306. Final decree of dissolution of marriage (with children).
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF _______________
__________________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
_______________________________
Petitioner,
v.
No. __________
_______________________________
Respondent.
FINAL DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
(with children)1
This matter was brought before the Court to enter a Final Decree of Dissolution of
Marriage by Petitioner and Respondent (“the parties”).
The following documents are referenced in this decree:
[ ] A Marital Settlement Agreement signed and filed by the parties, that settles the
claims related to their marital relationship;
[ ] A Custody Plan and Order signed and submitted by the parties, that sets out the
custody of their children;
[ ] A Child Support Obligation and Order, including a child support worksheet signed
and submitted by the parties, that sets out the child support for their children.
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 and the children.
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.
5. The Custody Plan and Order is fair and reasonable and should be adopted by
the Court.
6. The Child Support Obligation and Order 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.
3. The parties are ordered to comply with the terms of the Custody Plan and Order,
which has been adopted by the Court and is incorporated here by reference.
4. The parties are ordered to comply with the terms of the Child Support Obligation
and Order, which has been adopted by the Court and is incorporated here by reference.
5. [ ] Petitioner (or) [ ] Respondent is ordered to pay child support in the amount of
$____________ per month to the other parent.
6. Legal custody of the children is as follows (select one):
[ ]
The parties have joint legal custody of the children.
(Or)
[ ]
[ ] Petitioner (or) [ ] Respondent has sole legal custody of the children.
7. The Court has continuing jurisdiction over issues relating to the children of the
marriage until the children reach the age of majority as provided by law.
(Select and complete the following paragraphs if applicable)
[ ]
8.
The Court retains jurisdiction to enter QDROs or other orders dividing the retirement
plans referenced in the Marital Settlement Agreement.
[ ]
9.
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.
[ ]
10. Petitioner’s name is restored to the former name of _______________________ (insert
full legal name).
[ ]
11. Respondent’s name is restored to the former name of _______________________
(insert 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.
________________________________
Petitioner’s signature
Date: ___________________________
Mailing address: __________________
________________________________
Telephone: ______________________
________________________________
Respondent’s signature
Date: ___________________________
Mailing address: __________________
________________________________
Telephone: ______________________
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