Qualifying Criteria - Domestic Partners
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To be recognized as domestic partners by the University
of New Mexico, both individuals must meet all of the following criteria,
sign an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership form, and submit any necessary documentation
to the Dean of Students Office.
- Both domestic partners must be unmarried.
- Domestic partners must have been in a mutually exclusive
relationship for the last twelve (12) months, intending to do so
indefinitely, and must share the same primary residence.
- Domestic partners must meet the age requirements
for marriage in the State of New Mexico and be mentally competent
to consent to contract.
- Domestic partners must not be related by blood to
the degree prohibited in a legal marriage in the State of New Mexico.
- Domestic partners must be jointly responsible for
the common welfare of each other and share financial obligations.
An Affidavit of Domestic Partnership form signed to that effect and proof
of three (3) legal documents (see the examples below) submitted to the Dean of Students Office.
- A joint mortgage or lease.
- Joint ownership of a motor vehicle, joint bank account, or joint
credit account.
- Domestic partner named as beneficiary of life insurance.
- Domestic partner named as beneficiary of retirement benefits.
- Domestic partner named as primary beneficiary in the student's
will.
- Domestic partner assigned property or health care power of attorney.
- Household expenses are shared by both partners.
The University may require proof that those applying
for status of domestic partnership meet the above requirements. Providing
false information may result in disciplinary action, dismissal, and
reimbursement of costs involved in providing benefit coverage.
