1-121. Temporary domestic orders.
A. Temporary domestic orders required. Except as
provided in this rule, in all original domestic relations
actions where a summons has been issued, the court shall enter
a temporary domestic order, unless:
(1) the action was filed by the state regarding
child support; or
(2) otherwise ordered by the court.
B. Approved form. If a temporary domestic order is
issued it shall be substantially in the form approved by the
Supreme Court. Any prohibition or limitation on the parties
not included in the Supreme Court approved form shall only be
approved after notice and hearing by the court.
C. Issuance. Coincident with the issuance of summons,
the clerk shall file a temporary domestic order, and deliver
an endorsed copy of the order to the person obtaining the
summons. The petitioner shall cause to be served an endorsed
copy of the temporary domestic order on the respondent. If
served with the summons and petition, the return of summons
shall include a statement that the temporary domestic order
was served with the petition.
D. Effective date of temporary domestic orders. The
verification to the petition shall include a statement that
the petitioner understands the content of the temporary
domestic order. The temporary domestic order shall be binding
upon the petitioner at the time the petition is filed and upon
the respondent two (2) days after it is personally served on
the respondent. Actions taken by either party that are
contrary to the terms of the temporary domestic order are
subject to redress by the court, including costs and attorney
fees.
E. Applicability. Unless the court orders otherwise,
this rule shall not apply to domestic relations actions or
proceedings filed:
(1) pursuant to Section 40-4-20 NMSA 1978 to divide
or distribute property;
(2) after entry of the final order or decree;
(3) pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family
Support Act;
(4) pursuant to the Uniform Parentage Act; or
(5) as a third party custody action.
F. Temporary restraining orders. This rule shall not
preclude a party from requesting the entry of a temporary
restraining order under Rule 1-066 of these rules.
[Approved, effective November 1, 2000 until November 1, 2001;
approved, effective November 1, 2001.]
Cross-references
For the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, see
Sections 40-6A-101 to 40-6A-903 NMSA 1978; for the Child
Custody Jurisdiction Act, see Sections 40-10-1 to 40-10-24
NMSA 1978 and for the Uniform Parentage Act see Sections 40-11-1 to 40-11-23 NMSA 1978.
COMMITTEE COMMENTARY
Unless specific facts are shown by affidavit or in the
verified petition that immediate and irreparable injury, loss
or damage will result to the petitioner, the temporary
domestic order will take effect two days after it is served.
See Rule 1-066(B) NMRA.
The summons and petition may be served in accordance with
Rule 1-004 NMRA.
[ EXPLANATORY NOTE -- NOT FOR PUBLICATION]
Deleted "a" in Paragraph B. Should read: approved after
notice.