This act may be cited as the "Support Enforcement Act".
History: Laws 1985, ch. 105, § 1.
Cross references. — For the Parental Responsibilty Act, see 40-5A-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
For forms relating to garnishment of wages for child support, see Rules 4-811 and 4-812 NMRA.
Compiler's notes. — The term "this act" means Laws 1985, ch. 105, which appears as 27-2-32, 37-1-29, 40-4-15, 40-4A-1 to 40-4A-16 NMSA 1978.
Law reviews. — For article, "Arbitration of Domestic Relations Disputes in New Mexico," see 16 N.M.L. Rev. 321 (1986).
Annual Survey of New Mexico Family Law, see 17 N.M.L. Rev. 291 (1987).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Postmajority disability as reviving parental duty to support child, 48 A.L.R.4th 919.
Right to credit on child support arrearages for gifts to child. 125 A.L.R. 5th 441.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 4A - Support Enforcement
Section 40-4A-1 - Short title.
Section 40-4A-2 - Definitions.
Section 40-4A-3 - Purpose of income withholding.
Section 40-4A-4 - Notice of delinquency.
Section 40-4A-4.1 - Immediate child support income withholding.
Section 40-4A-5 - Notice to withhold income.
Section 40-4A-6 - Amount of income subject to withholding.
Section 40-4A-7 - Procedure to avoid income withholding.
Section 40-4A-8 - Duties of payor.
Section 40-4A-9 - Petitions to modify, suspend or terminate notice of withholding.
Section 40-4A-10 - Additional duties.
Section 40-4A-12 - Interstate withholding by registration of foreign support order.
Section 40-4A-13 - Expedited process.
Section 40-4A-15 - Consumer reporting agencies.
Section 40-4A-16 - Remedies in addition to other laws.
Section 40-4A-17 - Publication of names of obligors; amount owed.
Section 40-4A-18 - Information regarding delinquency payments.
Section 40-4A-20 - Unpaid child support interest arrears management program.