Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico

getting copies of childsupport payments from a lawyer

i went to court with my ex-husband on2/28/02 in new mexico.the judge heard our case and said i'll give you ten days to summit all information then we will review and make a decision.i summitted all my papers and what i wanted and expected.however my ex has a lawyer and he has not summitted anything or even given me copies of back support payments which are in question.i have given this lawyer a copie of every thing that i have summitted to the judge.the ten days have come and gone and still nothing from the court or lawyer.i have even filed a motion for the judge to review this case .can i make this lawyer give me copies of what he has for back child support payments?how can i get the judge to review my case?


Asked on 3/21/02, 10:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford Martin Martin Law Office

Re: getting copies of childsupport payments from a lawyer

If you are not represented by an attorney, you are advised to file with the court a Request for Production of Documents, listing the papers and documents you want from the other party, including a detailed Financial Affidavit, it the other party has not filed it, indicating income, property, debts, and expenses. This is one type of "discovery" and is one of your rights, but has to be done timely and before the hearing so you can obtain the needed documents before court hearing. There are family law forms available for these matters.

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Answered on 3/21/02, 1:47 pm


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