Attorney in Albuquerque: Child Support and Paternity
Client-Focused Solutions with a High Level of Customer Service
When you are involved in a child support dispute or need to establish or refute paternity of a child, you want a lawyer who will listen carefully, who will act as your advocate in all proceedings, and who will keep you up-to-date on all developments in your case, so that you can make informed decisions. Child support and paternity findings can affect your life and livelihood for many years.
At the Sandoval Law Office, we bring a high level of personal attention and service to men and women throughout Bernalillo County and the surrounding communities. When you hire us to help you resolve a child support or paternity dispute, you will always work directly with an attorney, not a staff member or paralegal. Contact our office to arrange a private meeting.
Child Support
In New Mexico, child support is calculated based on a formula provided by the state. The formula includes the incomes of both parents, factors in the need for health insurance, day care and other special needs of the child, and can be adjusted based on the amount of time spent with the child. We will review all proposed child support orders for you, ensuring compliance with the New Mexico guidelines. We will also verify that all relevant sources of income, including self-employment income, seasonal income and commission-based income, are fairly considered in the calculation.
Paternity Actions
In New Mexico, a determination of paternity can lead to an order for up to 12 years of back child support. If you are alleged to be the father of a minor child, we can help protect your rights, making certain that you don't make any statements or acknowledgements of paternity, that all procedures are properly followed, and that testing is correctly conducted. If the tests show that you are the father, we will work with you to help you get visitation and custody rights, if appropriate, and to come to a fair resolution on back child support.
To set up a confidential consultation, contact us by e-mail or call 505-908-3932. Our office is located at Broadway and Central in Albuquerque, in the historic Hudson Hotel building. We are available to meet with new clients Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to noon. We accept all major credit cards.
Sandoval Law Office
202 Central Avenue SE
Suite A-100
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Toll Free: 866-930-7406 | Telephone: 505-908-3932 | Fax: 505-299-9144