Rule 1-128.5.Adoption of agreement by tribunal
Last verified June 26, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1-128.5 allows a tribunal to adopt as its order any agreement resulting from a collaborative law process.
Full Text of Rule 1-128.5
A tribunal may adopt as an order of the tribunal any agreement resulting from a
collaborative law process.
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Rule History
[Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 16-8300-020, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2016.]
Plain-English Summary
This brief rule gives collaborative settlements legal force. A tribunal may adopt as an order of the tribunal any agreement that results from a collaborative law process, so the parties’ negotiated resolution can become an enforceable court order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a collaborative law agreement become a court order?
Yes. A tribunal may adopt as its own order any agreement resulting from a collaborative law process.
Source & verification. Rule text and Committee commentary reproduced verbatim from the
New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts (Rule 1-128.5 NMRA), published by the New Mexico Compilation Commission (NMOneSource).
Promulgated by the Supreme Court of New Mexico. The plain-English summary is original and draws on the official annotations. Last verified June 26, 2026. ·
Official source
Also known as: adoption of agreementcollaborative law agreementorder adopting agreement