New Mexico Child Support Calculator

New Mexico uses the income shares model. New Mexico uses the income shares model under NMSA § 40-4-11.1. Both parents' gross incomes are combined to determine the total child support obligation, which is then apportioned based on each parent's percentage of combined income. Worksheet A applies to sole custody arrangements (noncustodial parent has less than 35% overnight time); Worksheet B applies to shared custody situations. Adjustments are made for health insurance, childcare, and extraordinary expenses.

Gross income from all sources is typically used, including wages, salary, bonuses, commissions, self-employment income, rental income, investment income, Social Security benefits, unemployment benefits, and disability benefits. Courts may also impute income if a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.

Child support in New Mexico generally continues until the child turns 18, or through high school graduation if the child is still in school. Some orders extend to age 19 or 21 depending on the state and circumstances (college support, special needs).

Yes, child support orders in New Mexico can be modified when there is a substantial change in circumstances. Common reasons include significant income changes (job loss, promotion), changes in custody arrangement, changes in the child's needs, or changes in healthcare costs.

New Mexico has enforcement mechanisms including wage garnishment, tax refund interception, license suspension (driver's and professional), bank account levies, contempt of court charges, and reporting to credit bureaus. Failure to pay can result in fines and jail time.