Divorce in New Mexico

In the state of New Mexico there is an average divorce rate of 6.0 per 1000 population, so it is quite larger than the national average of 3.6 per 1000 population. Each state has its own laws regarding divorce. Divorce will be granted in the state for certain grounds such as incompatibility, cruel and inhumane treatment, adultery, and abandonment. The division of property between the two parties will be either decided by them, or by the judge presiding over the case in accordance with the community property principle.