Form 10-503. Motion for ex parte custody order.

[For use with Rule 10-311 NMRA] 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 FOR EX PARTE CUSTODY ORDER Petitioner respectfully requests that the Court issue an ex parte custody order based on the affidavit for ex parte custody order, which is attached and made part of this motion. In support of this motion, Petitioner states as follows: 1. The facts stated in the affidavit establish probable cause to believe _____________ (name(s) of child(ren)) has/have been [abused] [and] [neglected], that custody under the criteria set forth in Section 32A-4-18 NMSA 1978 is necessary, and that it would be contrary to the welfare of the child(ren) to remain in the home. 2. The Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) has made reasonable efforts to prevent the removal of the child(ren) from the home. 3. It is necessary for the protection and in the best interests of the child(ren) that he/she/they either be placed in the custody of CYFD, or remain in the custody of CYFD pending further order of the Court. ________________________________ Children’s Court Attorney ________________________________ Address ________________________________ Telephone number