Who will be responsible for paying child support?

In New Mexico, the party responsible for paying child support would be the non-custodial parent. This is generally the parent who does not have physical custody of the child. The court will use the New Mexico Child Support Guidelines to determine the amount of child support owed. This amount is typically calculated based on the income of both parents and other factors, such as the number of children in the family and the amount of time each parent spends with the child or children. The court may also consider any special needs of the children, such as medical expenses or childcare costs. The parent who is ordered to pay child support is legally obligated to pay this amount. This parent is also required to keep their payments up to date and make timely payments, as the court can take legal action if payments are not made as per the order. In addition, the parent receiving child support is not obligated to use the money for the benefit of the child. The parent receiving child support can use this money for the child’s living expenses, such as housing, food, and clothing, or for the child’s educational expenses. If the parent receiving the child support fails to use the money for the benefit of the child, the parent who pays the child support may have legal recourse.

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