Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico

Re: Marriage

It appears that the marriage is valid when a license has been issued and the ceremony is performed by a qualified person. It is the duty of the person performing the ceremony to record it with the county clerk within 90 days. The statute does not address the consequences of failing to file it but there is case law that indicates the marriage would still be considered valid. Your friend should see that the documents are filed ASAP to remove all question. If he/she is trying to get out of the marriage this is not the way to do it.