Child Support Guidelines in New Mexico
The model, the factors, and the official table for New Mexico.
Reference only — no accounts, no personal data collected.New Mexico sets child support through statewide guidelines. This page explains the calculation model New Mexico uses, the factors that go into it, and where to find the official support schedule.
The Model Used in New Mexico
New Mexico uses a Percentage of Income model. Support is a fixed percentage of the non-custodial parent's income, scaled by the number of children, rather than pooling both parents' incomes.
Factors New Mexico Considers
- The non-custodial parent's net (or gross) income
- The number of children covered
- A fixed percentage per child set by statute
- Health insurance and medical costs added on top in most states
- Sometimes a parenting-time adjustment for very high overnights
Base Obligation Table
The dollar amounts come from the New Mexico Child Support Schedule, published by the New Mexico Child Support Enforcement. The schedule turns the inputs above into a monthly obligation. See the official schedule on the agency site: https://www.nmfsa.us/.
New Mexico uses a percentage-of-income model based on the non-custodial parent's net income.
Frequently Asked Questions
What model does New Mexico use for child support?
New Mexico uses the Percentage of Income model. See "The Model Used in New Mexico" above for how it works.
Does parenting time affect support in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, parenting time is usually not the main driver under the percentage model, though a court may adjust for very high overnights in some cases.
Where do I find the official New Mexico support table?
The official schedule is published by the New Mexico Child Support Enforcement. A link is in the "Base Obligation Table" section above.
Is this the final amount I will pay or receive?
Not necessarily. Courts can deviate for extraordinary medical needs, private school, or travel costs. Use the official schedule or a family-law attorney for a case-specific number.