Family Law
Child Support Attorneys in New Mexico
Calculation, modification, enforcement, and collection of child support under the New Mexico Child Support Guidelines.
Child support that reflects the guidelines and the reality
New Mexico calculates child support using statutory guidelines that consider each parent's income, the timesharing schedule, the cost of health insurance, daycare, and other recurring expenses for the child. The math is more nuanced than it appears, and small errors can cost families thousands of dollars over time.
Initial support calculations
When child support is being established for the first time — in a divorce, a parentage case, or a stand-alone support action — we make sure every component of the calculation is supported by accurate information. Income, deductions, healthcare premiums, and timesharing percentages all matter, and so does presenting them correctly to the court.
Modifying an existing support order
“Income changes.”
Income changes. Children grow into more expensive years. A timesharing schedule shifts. Each of these can justify a modification of child support. We help parents petition for upward or downward modification, and we defend parents who believe the current order should remain in place.
Past-due support and arrears
Past-due child support, often called arrears, can build into significant debt. We represent both custodial and noncustodial parents on issues related to arrears — calculating what is actually owed, addressing interest, and resolving disputes over credit for direct payments.
Enforcement and collection
Court orders only matter if they are enforced. When child support is not being paid, we use the tools available under New Mexico law — wage withholding, contempt proceedings, judgments, and intercepts — to collect what is owed and protect the resources your child depends on.
Self-employed and high-income cases
“Cases involving self-employed parents, business owners, or significantly above-guideline incomes require additional analysis.”
Cases involving self-employed parents, business owners, or significantly above-guideline incomes require additional analysis. We have experience working with forensic accountants and tax records to determine an accurate income for support purposes.