Form 10-506 NMRA
Form 10-506. Notice of filing of petition alleging abuse or neglect of a child.
[For use with Rule 10-312 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).
NOTICE
OF FILING OF PETITION
ALLEGING ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF CHILD1
A petition has been filed alleging that __________________________, (name(s) of
child(ren)) (is an) (are) abused or neglected child(ren) and that it is necessary for the
protection of (the child) (these children) to place (this child) (the children) in the custody
of the Children, Youth and Families Department. A copy of the petition alleging abuse
and neglect is attached.
[The Children, Youth and Families Department, has been granted custody of your
child(ren).]2
You have a right under the Children’s Code to intervene in the proceedings and to
request custody of the child. This proceeding could ultimately result in termination of
your parental rights.
If you wish to intervene, please contact an attorney. If you do not have an attorney
contact the court and an attorney may be appointed for you.
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Children’s Court Attorney