Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico

Does my ex-wife (in California) have the right to review my W-2 annually for increases in Child Support payments. She and her new husband are very wealthy, she quit working and has a nanny for my 16 year old son and their two children. She's asking for my W-2, to increase the support payments in the Dissomaster. Is her Income Tax Return relevant to me now that she has a "sugar daddy"? I'm worried her decision to quit working will increase my payment, yet her standard of living is much higher than mine. I make only only $68K annually. Her joint income with new husband is easily over $350K. Will I have to pay her more money because she quit working? She has custody.


Asked on 11/11/11, 2:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Chandler Chandler Law of Los Alamos

You don't say where you got the divorce. If in California, I can't answer the question - because I don't know, and because I can't advise you on California law. If you got the divorce in New Mexico you are required to exchange financial information annually. Her new husband's income does not figure into the child support calculation, hers does. If she is not working you can impute income to her based on what she could reasonably earn.

Without more knowledge of your situation I can only give you the general rules here. This is a complicated area and I would suggest you talk with an attorney who can give you advice tailored to your specific situation.

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Answered on 11/14/11, 4:25 pm


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