The New Mexico Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (With Children) is a legal document used to initiate the process of terminating a marriage in the state of New Mexico when there are minor children involved. There are two types of the New Mexico Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (With Children): an Uncontested Petition and a Contested Petition. An Uncontested Petition is used when both parties agree to the terms of the divorce, such as division of assets, child custody and visitation, and child support. This type of petition does not go to trial and can be completed relatively quickly. A Contested Petition is used when the parties have not been able to reach an agreement regarding the terms of the divorce. This petition will go to trial and can take several months or even years to complete. The New Mexico Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (With Children) must include the full legal names of both parties, and the date and place of the marriage, the grounds for the dissolution, and any other pertinent information. The Petition must be filed with the appropriate court and any other required documents must be provided. Once the Petition is approved and signed by the judge, the divorce will be finalized.