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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The state of New Mexico has several statutes addressing garnishment of wages. Most of the requirements can be found in §40-4A-8.
State
Contact
Questions regarding a wage garnishment order should be directed to the court which issued the order.
Regulations
N.M. Statutes, §35-12-7. Garnishment; exemptions.
N.M. Statutes, §35-12-9. Garnishment; wages and salary; lien; priority.
N.M. Statutes, §40-4A-8 Duties of payor.
N.M. Statutes, §40-4A-11. Penalties.
Federal
Contact
www.dol.gov/general/topic/wages/garnishments
Regulations
Federal law limits the amount of wages that can be garnished, in most cases, to 25 percent of weekly earnings after taxes. If more that one garnishment order exists against an individual, the total amount cannot exceed the maximum set by law. Some government obligations, such as back taxes and child support, always have precedence.