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New Mexico Counterpetition for Order of Protection from Domestic Abuse

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This official State of New Mexico Civil Form, a Counter-Petition for Order of Protection from Domestic Abuse, is filed by a respondent in a domestic violence case who has already had a petition for a protective order from domestic abuse filed against them.

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Decide the evidence you want to use.Evidence is what you present in court to prove that the Respondent has harmed or may harm you (and/or your child). Evidence can be your testimony, the testimony of witnesses, documents, photos, or objects such as torn clothing or a weapon.

If the court issues an extended order for protection, the adverse party can file an appeal to the district court.The district court can affirm, modify, or vacate the justice court's order. (In other words, the district court can keep the order in place, change it in some way, or do away with it completely.)

Typically, either the victim or the defendant can ask the court to lift the restraining order. This is usually completed by filing a motion with the court, such as a Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release or a Motion to Lift Restraining Order. This legal motion must usually identify the parties.

There are no costs involved in applying for a protection order, unless an attorney is used.Once a protection order is granted, it is valid until the victim withdraws it. If the perpetrator lodges an appeal, the order will continue to operate until it is cancelled by the appeal court.

It will not appear on your criminal record. However, if an AVO has been made against you, and you knowingly breach one of the conditions in the AVO, this will be a criminal offence.

You can file a civil restraining order against almost anyone who you do not have a domestic relationship with, but it requires a $132.00 filing fee.

A permanent restraining order lasts up to two years. You can ask the court to extend the order for another year, but you must do so before it expires.

Stay Away Provision: Ordering the abuser to stay at least a certain number of yards or feet away from the victim, his or her home, job, school, and car. The stay-away distance can vary by state, judge or the lethality of the situation, but is often at least 100 yards or 300 feet.

Generally, an Order of Protection lasts for one year. You can request a longer Order. A temporary custody order that is part of a protection order expires in six months. To obtain permanent custody of children, you must file additional court papers.

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New Mexico Counterpetition for Order of Protection from Domestic Abuse