Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico

child support payment modifications

My 16.5 daughter has decided to live with my since oct 20th and has not returned to her mother by her choice. Whild I have encourged her to maintain a positive relantionship with her mother. She chooses to stay with me. May i the modify monthld child support payments to my wife? Do I need a hearing? a Form? etc.? May I file for my self?


Asked on 11/10/06, 10:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Watson John Watson, Attorney at Law

Re: child support payment modifications

Yes you may modify the child support. No you cannot modify it without a court order. In the 2nd Judicial District Courthouse on the 2nd Floor there is a Pro Se clinic that can help you file the paperwork, i.e., using the correct forms, and you can do this on your own.

A lawyer might make the whole process faster and easier but there is no reason you cannot do this on your own.

Good Luck

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Answered on 11/13/06, 2:32 pm


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