Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota - Tribal Law

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

5.01.090 Child Custody

In case of divorce full faith and credit will be given to all child custody orders in divorce proceedings by state and other tribal courts. In matters of custody disputes following the divorce decree, the Tribal Court shall enforce that decree or the most recent custody decree. If a new custody petition is allowed, the original decree or most recent decree shall be honored pending a hearing and disposition on the custody of the children.

Original url: /us/nsn/tmchippewa/council/code/5.01.090

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