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

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

9.09.020 Best Interest of Child

(a) The Court shall determine custody in accordance with the best interest of the child. The Court shall consider all relevant factors including:

(1) the wishes of the child's parent or parents as to his custody;

(2) The wishes of the child as to his custodian;

(3) The interaction and interrelationship of the child with his parent or parents, his siblings, and any other person who may significantly affect the child's best interest;

(4) The child's adjustment to his home, school, and community; and

(5) The mental and physical health of all individuals involved.

(b) The Court shall not consider conduct of a proposed custodian that does not affect his relationship to the child.

Original url: /us/nsn/tmchippewa/council/code/9.09.020

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