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Family courts—also known as domestic relations courts—are usually trial courts with the authority to hear only matters relating to family or domestic matters—such as divorce, child custody, and child support—and modification of related orders—as well as dating and domestic violence matters. Courts dedicated to family or domestic relations matters are usually located in populous counties and are said to have exclusive jurisdiction of domestic relations matters within the county.

In New Mexico, family courts, often referred to as domestic relations courts, are specialized divisions within the judicial system that focus exclusively on matters pertaining to family law. These courts have the authority to preside over a variety of cases, including divorce proceedings, child custody and support issues, and the modification of existing family-related orders. Additionally, they handle cases involving domestic and dating violence. Family courts in New Mexico are typically found in more populous counties, where they exercise exclusive jurisdiction over domestic relations matters within their respective counties. This means that they are the only courts within those counties that can make legal decisions on these specific types of cases, ensuring that matters of family law are handled by judges with specialized knowledge and experience in this area.

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