Section 40-4B-9 – Review and appeal

by | May 17, 2021 | Family Law, New Mexico

Within thirty days after the hearing officer’s decision becomes final pursuant to Section 8 [40-4B-8 NMSA 1978] of the Child Support Hearing Officer Act, an applicant or recipient may file a notice of appeal in the same manner as that of an appeal from a...

Section 40-4B-8 – Report

by | May 17, 2021 | Family Law, New Mexico

A. The child support hearing officer shall prepare a report with a decision upon the matters submitted to him by the order of reference and, if required to make findings of fact and conclusions of law, shall set them forth in the report. He shall file the report with...

Section 40-4B-7 – Proceedings

by | May 17, 2021 | Family Law, New Mexico

A. When a reference is made, the clerk of the court shall furnish the hearing officer with a copy of the order of reference. Upon receipt thereof unless the order of reference otherwise provides, the hearing officer shall proceed in lieu of the district court in...

Section 40-4B-5 – Reference

by | May 17, 2021 | Family Law, New Mexico

Actions covered under the Child Support Hearing Officer Act include but are not limited to petitions to establish support obligations, petitions to enforce court orders establishing support obligations, petitions to recover unpaid child support arrearages and...