New Mexico Statutes 40-11A-639. Enforcement of judgment or order
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A. If existence of the parental relationship is declared, or paternity or a duty of support has been acknowledged or adjudicated under the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act or under prior law, the obligation of the noncustodial parent may be enforced in the same or other proceedings by any interested party.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 40-11A-639
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
B. The court shall order child support payments to be made in accordance with Section 40-4A-4.1 N.M. Stat. Ann..
C. Willful failure to obey the judgment or order of the court is a civil contempt of the court. All remedies for the enforcement of judgments apply.