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After divorce, a child should not lose the financial benefits of having two parents share a household, nor should one parent bear the sole financial responsibility for a child. Support ensures that both parents equitably share the financial responsibility of raising a child.
Child support payments may be awarded to the mother or the father of the child. In most cases the recipient of support is the parent who:
Support payments may be abated if the payor has visitation periods that last longer than one month.
Calculating child support can be complicated as there are a number of factors to be considered, such as:
Worksheets and guidelines for calculating child support can be found on the New Mexico Human Services Department website or the New Mexico Courts website.
Support is often a contested issue during divorce proceedings. Although the payments are intended to meet the needs of the child or children, some parties feel these payments are additional income for the other parent. To minimize what they pay, they may hide assets or misrepresent their income.
An attorney’s help is invaluable when calculating child support payments. A child support lawyer can investigate a party’s financial affairs to ensure that the disclosed gross monthly income accurately reflects all eligible income and assets. A child support lawyer can also help a client justify a financial hardship in the event that calculated child support exceeds 40% of gross monthly income or modify existing support orders in the event of substantial changes to circumstances.
Whether you have an established career or are building one to support you and your family, it is likely you do not have time for daily phone calls or office visits with your divorce lawyer. The attorneys at the Gentry Law Firm understand this, so they make it easy for working professionals to stay informed about their divorce and child support case using secure, cloud-based technology. Using the Clio case management system, clients can check the status of their case and correspond with their divorce lawyer online and at their convenience.
To speak to a family law attorney about your divorce and support case, contact the Gentry Law Firm in Albuquerque for an initial consultation.
