Many parents assume that once a divorce is finalized, every part of the divorce decree—including child support—is permanently set in stone. In reality, that is not how New Mexico family law works. While a finalized divorce establishes legally enforceable obligations, child support orders can often be modified when circumstances change in a meaningful way. Life […]
Can Child Support Be Modified After Divorce in New Mexico? Read More »
After a child support order or custody/visitation order has been entered by the Court in New Mexico, either party can request modifications (changes) to the orders. If you are requesting a modification of child support (either up or down), then the New Mexico Child Support Guidelines will generally apply. Changes in circumstances may allow you
Can Child Support Be Modified If My Income Changes? Read More »
If you’ve been fired or laid off, if you’re out of work or if your business isn’t producing cash, you may not have the income you need to comply with your child support obligation. Fortunately, a significant change of income yields grounds to file for a change of child support. Get your child support orders
What Do I Do If I Cannot Afford My Child Support Payments? Read More »
Parents who get divorced or separated must decide how to share custody, visitation, and child support. The child support amounts are determined based on the financial state of the parents, where the child is living, and requirements of the child. The situation might evolve over time, but the child support payments will not until a
How Do I Change a Child Support Order? Read More »
If you’ve asked an agency to review your child support order and the agency has recommended that your order be changed, you’re already on the right track to receiving a support modification. Judges tend to take the agency’s recommendation unless the other parent has persuasive reasons to do otherwise. The judge understands that the agency
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