Alimony in Clovis: how it is calculated
Alimony in Clovis follows New Mexico law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Curry County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Clovis case is actually heard.
Where a Clovis case goes
A divorce filed in Clovis is heard by the New Mexico court for Curry County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Clovis has about 37,555 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
30%/50% no kids · 30%/50% with kids (gross)
Type
Temporary support while the case is pending
Does Clovis have its own rule?
No. NMSA § 40-4-7; NM Supreme Court Alimony Guidelines applies across New Mexico, so a case from Clovis is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
NMSA § 40-4-7; NM Supreme Court Alimony Guidelines — New Mexico spousal support — statutory factors and advisory guidelines.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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