Tribal Law - Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

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

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

9.01.040 Transfer of Property; Benefit of the Other Spouse; Other Spouse May Transfer

If a spouse abandons his, her, or their spouse for one (1) year or more, is imprisoned for one (1) year or more, or is declared physically or mentally incompetent leaving the other spouse without means of support, the Tribal Court upon application of the other spouse, duly verified and supported by such evidence as the Court deems necessary, may order that the applicant or some other person take charge of, manage, control, sell, or encumber the property of such imprisoned, incompetent or offending person in order to make suitable provisions for the support and maintenance of his or her spouse and children during the period of abandonment, imprisonment, or incompetency.