INSTRUCTIONS: NEW MEXICO PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT WORKSHEET; WAGE WITHHOLDING ORDER (Form 4A-205)

In New Mexico divorces which involve minor children, parents will need to complete parenting plans and child support worksheets to help finalize their separation. This article discusses form 4A-205, an instructional document made available on the website of the New Mexico Supreme Court. This form is only for reading and will not be submitted to the court. This article discusses some of its most important points.

New Mexico Parenting Plan And Child Support Worksheet; Wage Withholding Order 4A-205 Step 1: Section A concerns the Parenting Plan and Child Support Obligation, Domestic Relations Form 4A-313 NMRA which must be submitted as part of the divorce process. This document must be submitted if the care of minor children or their paternity is in question. Note that you may be required to complete a different document by the court in which you appear.

New Mexico Parenting Plan And Child Support Worksheet; Wage Withholding Order 4A-205 Step 2: Section B concerns the child support worksheet both parties must complete. This article recommends that you use the interactive version available on the website of the New Mexico Supreme Court.

New Mexico Parenting Plan And Child Support Worksheet; Wage Withholding Order 4A-205 Step 3: Section C concerns the Wage Withholding Order (Form 4A-341 NMRA). This document can be filed to automatically deduct child support payments from a parent's wages. If the spouse in question does not wish to have this take effect, they must explain how they plan to make payments.