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Whenever counsel undertakes to represent a defendant in any criminal action, he will file a written entry of appearance in the cause, unless he has been appointed by written order of the court. For the purpose of this rule, the filing of any pleading signed by counsel constitutes an entry of appearance.

Filing Motions A motion must be in writing and must specifically state the grounds for the motion and the relief sought. The party filing the motion (the ?movant?) must request concurrence of each party at least three working days before filing the motion.

In cases where the parents can work together and communicate effectively, modifying the Parenting Plan is as easy as drafting up the changes and submitting the new Parenting Plan to the district court for approval. Whether or not the parties should get legal assistance in this process will depend on the circumstances.

The parents can both consent to modification at any time. If the parents agree, a motion and proposed order could be filed and will be reviewed by the Court before a final order is issued. If the parties do not agree, a motion could be filed and the Court may review the matter.

Absent parent: If a parent has been absent for 6 months or more, the law allows the other, more responsible parent, to petition to terminate parental rights. Not just parents can terminate: in fact, anyone with an interest in the well-being of a child can attempt to terminate one or both parents' rights.

New Mexico courts decide custody based on the ?best interests of the child." This is the same standard as most states. What's different in New Mexico is at 14 years old, a court considers the desires of the minor rather than determining custody based on the best interest standard.