Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico

Is spousal support the same as family support? Does spousal support include child support? Is there a formula the court uses to determine amount of support? How long does spousal support last if you were married 18 years?


Asked on 10/03/13, 5:11 pm

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John Watson John Watson, Attorney at Law

Spousal support is support the spouse or former spouse of a person. Child support is often referred to using the term Family support. Spousal support will not include child support. Child support is a separate item from Spousal Support. New Mexico has Spousal Support Guidelines. The guidelines are not mandatory and they are not used in every district. However, as guidelines, they do help lawyers, judges and people seeking to know and learn how alimony in NM is generally determined. Try this web site for reviewing this information: http://www.nmcourts.gov/newface/new/alimony/alimony.php

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