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My wife has been unemployed for the past 3 years and I have been the only bread maker to support our family of 2 kids. We live. I want to Divorce her because I think it’s unfair she doesn’t work at all. This requires me to work 60 hours a week and I can’t do it anymore. I tried telling her about getting a job but she won’t budge. The kids are in high school so she doesn’t need to be a stay at home Mom. Filing divorce is my goal. Is this grounds for divorce in New Mexico?
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In a divorce, there are two different forms of filings that can be pursued. The divorce will be deemed either a "no-fault" or a "fault" divorce. In "no-fault" divorce law, no blame is directed by the divorcing parties as to the cause of the end of the marriage, but in essence, the marriage is dissolved.
On the contrary, a "fault" divorce seeks to place blame on persons responsible for the end of the marriage. Although "no-fault" is the predominantly pursued avenue of divorce, thirty-two states offer and pursue a "fault" divorce proceedings plan. These divorces seek to assign blame, and accurately assign all assets, properties, and custody based upon these claims of blame.
There may be certain nuances specific to your state that you should explore. Moving forward, please consult a Divorce attorney to determine the proper course of action.
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Posted by Jason Tong on 25 Jan 2010
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