In New Mexico, child support requirements are set by a formula codified in state law. Determining the precise amount of child support for which a parent is responsible often involves more than just applying a formula at the time of the divorce. Determining the former spouse’s true income can be problematic. Changes in the income of one or both parents may necessitate a change in the child support level.
As an experienced Albuquerque spousal and child support law firm, Atkinson & Kelsey can advise clients in all child support matters, including:
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Temporary child support
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Establishing child support orders
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Modifying child support requirements
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Identifying spousal income sources
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Enforcing child support orders
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Interstate support enforcement
Establishing Spousal Support
Determining spousal support requirements, also known as alimony, usually presents greater challenges than establishing child support requirements. The court has considerably greater leeway and can consider a greater range of factors in setting spousal support requirements. Atkinson & Kelsey lawyers have extensive experience in advising clients in spousal support matters, whether simple or complex.
When a former spouse works in a salaried or hourly position, determining income is easy. But when the former spouse is self-employed, owns a business, or has widely variable income, identifying income to determine spousal or child support becomes more difficult. Our attorneys regularly work in complex divorce cases involving business valuation and income determination issues.
In addition, people’s incomes can vary change over time. A new job, a layoff, or a disability can greatly affect the income of a former spouse and therefore affect spousal or child support requirements. Our attorneys can provide efficient and reasonably priced modifications to these orders.
