N.M. R. Child. Ct. 10-550

As amended through November 1, 2024

Rule 10-550 - Motion to withdraw as counsel

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

COUNTY OF _______________

__________________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN THE CHILDREN'S COURT

STATE OF NEW MEXICO ex rel.

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT

No. __________

In the Matter of

_______________________________ , (a) Child(ren), and Concerning

_______________________________ , Respondent(s).

MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

COMES NOW ________________________ , and moves this court for its order allowing movant to withdraw as counsel of record for ________________________ . Movant has sought the concurrence of all attorneys and parties pro se to this proceeding and states that they [do] [do not] oppose this motion.

1. As grounds for this motion, movant states: (Set out grounds) ________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ .

2. Hearings in this case are set as follows: (Specify date, time, and matters to be heard ) ________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ .

3. Supreme Court deadlines relevant to this case are as follows: (Specify rule and date deadline expires) ___________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ .

4. (Select appropriate option)

[ ] _____________________ (name of substitute counsel) has agreed to appear on behalf of _______________________ (name of party). The address and telephone number of ________________________ (name of substitute counsel) are as follows:

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ .

[ ] This motion is being filed along with an entry of appearance by ____________________ as a party pro se.

[ ] I acknowledge that ________________________ has twenty (20) days to obtain counsel or be deemed appearing pro se. The last known address and telephone numbers for ________________________ are as follows: _______________________

_____________________________________________________________________ .

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Signature

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Name (print)

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Address (print)

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City, state, and zip code (print)

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Telephone number

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on this ____ day of ______________ , ______ this motion was served on ________________________________ (name of person served) by:

(complete applicable alternative)

[United States first class mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to:

Name: _______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

City, State and zip code: __________________________________ ]

[fax to ________________________ the above named person. The fax consisted of __________ pages and was sent to: _________________ (fax number of personserved date of the transmission was ________ (a.m.) (p.m.) on _____________________ (date).]

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Signature of attorney

USE NOTES

1. This form may be used to request an order permitting withdrawal of counsel only when the request is made less than fifteen (15) days prior to the adjudicatory hearing or before substitute counsel has been identified.

N.M. R. Child. Ct. 10-550

Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 14-8300-009, effective for all cases filed or pending on or after12/31/2014.