CHAPTER 7-1
GENERAL

7-1-1 Recording.

All marriages and divorces where an Indian person is a party, whether consummated in accordance with the State law or in accordance with Tribal law or custom, may be recorded in Tribal Court within three (3) months. Such recording shall be requested in writing by both parties.

7-1-2 Marital Status.

In any case where the marital status is at issue, the Court shall have full authority to determine the martial status of the parties and enter its declaratory judgment.

7-1-3 Traditional Adoptions.

Traditional adoptions shall not be recognized for the purpose of probate of decedent’s estates unless, prior to the death of the decedent, the traditional adoption was formalized by court action. A traditional adoption of a child does not terminate parental rights or deprive the natural parents of their ultimate right to the custody of child who is adopted pursuant to the traditions.

7-1-4 Paternity.

The Tribal Court shall have jurisdiction of all suits brought to determine the paternity of a child and to obtain a judgment for the support of the child. A judgment of the Court establishing the identity of the father of the child shall be conclusive of that fact in all subsequent determinations of inheritance by the Department of the Interior or by the Tribal District Court.