Common Questions About Marriage
Questions and answers about marriage and other topics related to it.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid - ABQ [CLSC-funded]
Filing of Tax Returns by Divorced and Separated Individuals
If you were married as of December 31 of the applicable tax year, you are considered married for that year for the purposes of determining your filing status, regardless of the fact that you were divorced from your spouse on a later date. If you are divorced on or prior to December 31 of the applicable tax year, you are considered to be not married for that tax year.
By: Law Access New Mexico [CLSC-funded]
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Getting a Legal Separation
Explains how to get a legal separation and the difference between a diovrce and a legal separation.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid - ABQ [CLSC-funded]
How to Get Married in New Mexico
What you should know about your rights when you are getting married.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid - ABQ [CLSC-funded]
Living Together in New Mexico
Living together without marriage.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid - ABQ [CLSC-funded]
Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Attorney for a Domestic Violence or Family Law Matter
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers about hiring an attorney, fees and costs associated with taking legal action, and more.
By: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Rights of Married Couples
Here is a discussion of the rights of married couples.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid - ABQ [CLSC-funded]
Rights of Unmarried Couples
Here is a guide to the rights of unmarried couples.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid - ABQ [CLSC-funded]
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LawHelp New Mexico lists legal aid and pro bono programs in New Mexico as well as provides general legal information and community resource referrals for low- and moderate-income New Mexico residents.
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