Divorce Cost in New Mexico (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 71 cities in New Mexico. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$155
Filing Fee
$1,954
Avg Uncontested
$20,595
Avg Contested
71
Cities Covered

New Mexico Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionCommunity Distribution
Waiting Period30 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in New Mexico

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Albuquerque564,559$1,947$20,528$256/hr
Deervalley84,360$2,213$23,522$294/hr
Mountpoint83,435$1,954$20,616$257/hr
Twinport81,872$2,087$22,117$276/hr
Wintercreek81,725$2,164$22,981$287/hr
Foxridge78,171$1,737$18,125$226/hr
Grandwillow76,565$2,115$22,442$280/hr
Twinridge74,853$1,828$19,187$239/hr
Whitesprings74,827$1,884$19,800$247/hr
Fortpoint72,390$2,129$22,610$282/hr
Pinewood72,120$1,975$20,817$260/hr
Weststone69,960$2,262$24,093$301/hr
Aspenshire69,172$2,031$21,453$268/hr
Silverfield68,577$2,234$23,783$297/hr
Oldview68,482$1,856$19,504$243/hr
Royalmarsh68,311$2,038$21,571$269/hr
Shadowbluff68,203$2,080$22,016$275/hr
Shadowgate66,726$2,101$22,289$278/hr
Whitepoint66,327$1,842$19,345$241/hr
Aspenrock64,758$2,262$24,120$301/hr
Springbridge63,860$1,933$20,374$254/hr
Roseelm63,312$2,241$23,880$298/hr
Twinpine61,238$1,933$20,340$254/hr
Moonbeach60,020$2,059$21,776$272/hr
Cedarford59,946$1,884$19,787$247/hr
Sunfield57,583$2,262$24,120$301/hr
Stoneholly57,255$1,765$18,425$230/hr
Aspendale56,699$2,080$22,017$275/hr
Lowergate55,077$2,038$21,568$269/hr
Ironwell54,130$1,646$17,117$213/hr
Winterbay53,981$1,905$20,063$250/hr
Newgrove51,555$2,157$22,922$286/hr
Birchrock51,442$1,702$17,755$221/hr
Moonheights49,596$1,849$19,413$242/hr
Grandford49,249$1,702$17,754$221/hr
Springbeach48,631$1,870$19,650$245/hr
Mooncrest46,589$1,772$18,505$231/hr
Redfield45,260$2,080$22,012$275/hr
Whitedale45,100$1,744$18,187$227/hr
Redcreek42,874$1,730$18,030$225/hr
Southland42,479$1,814$18,990$237/hr
Suncliff41,663$2,087$22,108$276/hr
Brightburg41,402$1,842$19,310$241/hr
Eastville40,870$1,828$19,168$239/hr
Elkgrove40,124$1,828$19,142$239/hr
Blueview39,142$1,968$20,763$259/hr
Blueford38,445$1,891$19,908$248/hr
Mountburg37,854$2,101$22,257$278/hr
Roserock37,772$1,947$20,495$256/hr
Ironbeach35,895$1,996$21,098$263/hr
Deerhaven33,164$1,709$17,794$222/hr
Bluevalley32,250$2,017$21,306$266/hr
Blackglen30,128$1,849$19,380$242/hr
Brightmarsh29,546$1,772$18,549$231/hr
Lakewillow28,797$1,835$19,267$240/hr
Autumnbeach28,739$2,031$21,447$268/hr
Southmarsh28,358$1,660$17,232$215/hr
Aspenburg28,070$1,709$17,835$222/hr
Oldgrove27,957$2,248$23,937$299/hr
Deerbeach27,735$1,954$20,619$257/hr
Rosevalley26,542$2,017$21,335$266/hr
Lakebay25,204$1,968$20,740$259/hr
Redmaple24,371$1,688$17,598$219/hr
Rivercape24,300$1,968$20,759$259/hr
Southway16,880$2,171$23,087$288/hr
Summermarsh14,357$2,017$21,325$266/hr
Aspenmaple14,272$1,765$18,473$230/hr
Aspensprings12,720$1,646$17,090$213/hr
Deersprings8,249$2,052$21,723$271/hr
Rivermaple5,421$2,143$22,755$284/hr
Goldelm5,370$2,087$22,117$276/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in New Mexico?
The court filing fee for divorce in New Mexico is $155. Total costs range from $1,954 for an uncontested divorce to $20,595 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in New Mexico?
New Mexico requires a waiting period of 30 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is New Mexico a community property or equitable distribution state?
New Mexico follows community distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.