New Mexico Alimony Laws and Spousal Support
New Mexico Alimony Issues & Resources
New Mexico Alimony
New Mexico alimony or spousal support may be awarded to either party based upon the following factors:
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the duration of the marriage;
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the spouse's current and future earning capacities;
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the good faith efforts of the spouses to maintain employment or become self-supporting;
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the needs and obligations of each spouse;
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the age and health of the spouses;
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the amount of property that each spouse owns;
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the spouses standard of living during the marriage;
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the maintenance of medical and life insurance during the marriage;
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the assets of the spouses, including any income-producing property;
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each spouse's liabilities; and
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any marital separation or settlement agreements.
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