How is child support calculated in the State of New Mexico?
New Mexico uses “child support guidelines” which are established by the legislature and revised periodically. The amount is figured by formula, and not just a number the parents think is “fair” based on other financial obligations. Child support is based on both parents’ gross income (before taxes are taken out). A table of “base” child support amounts appears in the New Mexico statutes, which can be accessed through the website: www.supportguidelines.com (then go to New Mexico).
