9.05.050 Liability of Father's Estate

Where the father's paternity has, in his lifetime, been judicially established or he has acknowledged it in writing or by part performance of his obligations, (the father's estate shall be liable for such amount as the Tribal Judge sees fit) taking into consideration the age of the child, the mother's ability to support it, the amount of property left by the father, the number, age and financial condition of his lawful sons or daughters, if any, and the rights of the widow, if any.

The Court may direct the discharge of the obligation by periodical payments of by payment of a lump sum.