http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free New Mexico Family Law legal forms and free New Mexico Family Law legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/how-am-i-assured-that-i-will-receive-support.html Support orders since January 1994 must include a provision for wage withholding unless both parents and the courts agree on other payment methods. Under wage withholding, the support payment is deducted from the non&shy;custodial parent`s paycheck just as taxes, insurance premiums and other items are. Child Support then sends the check to the custodial parent. Wage withholding offers advantages for all parties. First, is assures that the payment is made on the front end &shy; thus the child is financially supported. Second, it is a clear written record for the non&shy;custodial parent that the support payment was made. If the non&shy;custodial parent is self&shy;employed, arrangements for electronic funds transfer to CSED can be made. New Mexico Family Law FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/how-does-establishing-paternity-work.html A father can voluntarily acknowledge paternity by signing a written admission of paternity. All states have a program which birthing hospitals give unmarried parents of a newborn the opportunity to acknowledge the father`s paternity. Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 PRWORA), an acknowledgement of paternity becomes a finding of paternity, unless the man who signed the acknowledgement denies that he is the father within 60 days. Paternity determination is a necessary step in establishing a support order. New Mexico Family Law FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/in-new-mexico-can-a-spouse-give-up-his-or-her.html <div>Yes, New Mexico law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement.&nbsp;&nbsp; </div> New Mexico Family Law FAQs Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:40:26 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/what-can-i-do-if-the-non-custodial-parent-liv.html The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) makes interstate enforcement of child support obligations easier than in the past. This Act has procedures under which an enforcement official or private attorney can refer a case for action in another state. Interstate wage withholding can be enacted through the states` child support agencies. UIFSA also includes a provision where there is only one valid child support order, and also includes a provision where a State can work a case against an out&shy;of&shy;state obligor if certain conditions are met. <p>In addition, a non&shy;custodial parent who flees to another state to avoid paying child support can be arrested. A non&shy;custodial parent can also have his/her tax refund intercepted, and in a few cases, may come under the jurisdiction of the federal courts.</p> New Mexico Family Law FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/what-happens-after-paternity-is-established.html After paternity is determined, a court order for support can be obtained to establish an order for child support. The support order will be based on the child`s needs, obligor`s ability to pay, custody arrangements and the child support guidelines. New Mexico Family Law FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/what-if-i-dont-have-the-social-security-numbe.html Though Social Security Numbers are required for a number of legal documents like applications for professional licenses, commercial driver`s licenses, divorce records, support orders, paternity determinations, etc., it is possible these documents were produced before the Social Security number was required. Child Support can subpoena information about bank accounts, insurance policies, credit cards, pay slips, and tax returns. Your case worker may be able to get the Social Security Number with at least three of the following pieces of information: the parent`s name, place of birth, date of birth, his/her father`s name, and his/her mother`s maiden name. New Mexico Family Law FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/what-if-the-financial-situation-changes-for-t.html The Child Support Enforcement Division may review child support orders every three years, or if either parent requests a review. Based on the financial circumstances, support orders may be modified. New Mexico Family Law FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/what-if-the-non-custodial-parent-has-left-the.html If you know the state where the non&shy;custodial parent has moved, CSED can contact the Child Support Enforcement Agency in the other state and determine if the parent has indeed moved to that state. If there is a confirmation, the case can be transferred to the other state. If you are not certain of the state where the non&shy;custodial parent has moved, CSED can send a request to the Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS). The FPLS has access to a number of records such as: The Department of Defense, the National Personnel Records Center, and the Social Security Administration to name a few. Beginning October 1, 1997, States began reporting newly hired employees to a National Directory of New Hires &shy; which is now a part of the FPLS. New Mexico Family Law FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/what-if-the-non-custodial-parent-is-self-empl.html There are instances where the non&shy;custodial parent will not pay child support, and go out of his/her way to avoid the responsibility. These are the most difficult cases that do involve a great deal of time and effort. There are many provisions that now give the Child Support Enforcement Division the ability to force the issue when we have to. Parents who are in arrears on child support payments now face the possibility of having his/her occupational or professional license revoked, and/or driver`s license revoked. New Mexico Family Law FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/what-information-do-i-need-to-provide-about-t.html The most important information you can provide is the Social Security Number and his/her employer`s name and address. Other helpful information includes names, addresses, and phone numbers of relatives, friends or former employers who might know where he/she works or lives. New Mexico Family Law FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/what-steps-are-necessary-to-enter-a-valid-pre.html <div>New Mexico law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties.&nbsp;&nbsp; In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily by both parties and not be unconscionable.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Both parties must provide fair and reasonable disclosure of their property and financial obligations to the other party.&nbsp;New Mexico state law is specific as to the matters which may be included in the agreement.&nbsp;A premarital agreement may be amended once the parties are married if both parties agree to the amendment in writing.</div> New Mexico Family Law FAQs Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:22:54 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Family-Law/New-Mexico/what-will-the-caseworker-need-to-know-to-try.html The caseworker will need to know as much information as you can give about the alleged father and the facts about your relationship with him. Some questions may be highly personal in nature, but the information is kept confidential. 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