• Petition to Vacate Acknowlegment of Paternity Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

    This document is a petition form for use in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court to request the court to vacate an Acknowledgment of Paternity. It requires the petitioner to provide personal and respondent information, confirm that both parties previously signed an Acknowledgment of Paternity for a child born out of wedlock, and attach supporting documents. The form allows the petitioner to specify if the request is made within 60 days of signing or later, in which case reasons such as fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact must be stated. The petitioner must also disclose any existing child support orders and confirm that no other individual has been adjudicated as the father or signed another acknowledgment. The petition asserts the court’s jurisdiction based on tribal membership, residency, or employment, and requests an order vacating the acknowledgment and determining that the alleged father is not the child’s father. The form includes sections for signatures, dates, and notarization.

  • Petition to Establish Child Custody Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

    The document is an initial petition form for the Tribal Court of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in Arizona, used to establish paternity, child support, child custody, and visitation. It requires the petitioner to provide details about both parents’ tribal membership, marital status, and the children involved, including their names and birth certificates. The form allows the petitioner to assert claims regarding parentage, paternity status, and any failure by the respondent to support the child. It includes sections for requesting legal and physical custody, specifying visitation rights or restrictions, and requesting child support with supporting employment and income information. The petitioner can also request a change of the children’s names. The petition concludes with a sworn statement that must be notarized or verified by a court clerk and includes instructions for serving the respondent.

  • Petition for Modification of an Existing Order Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

    The document is a form used in the Tribal Court of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona, for petitioning the modification of an existing court order related to family law matters such as paternity, child support, custody, or visitation. It requires the petitioner to provide information about the parties involved, their tribal membership, marital status, and details about the children. The petitioner must state the court’s jurisdiction, explain the substantial and continuing change in circumstances justifying the modification, specify the requested changes, and provide reasons for them. The form must be signed under oath, notarized, and include the respondent’s mailing address for service, with an option to request any other orders the court finds fair and just.

  • Petition for Guardianship Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

    This document is a petition filed in the Tribal Court of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in Arizona, requesting that the petitioner, an enrolled member of the Nation, be granted full guardianship of one or more minor children. The petitioner seeks legal authority to assume all parental responsibilities, including the welfare, education, and financial management of the minor child or children, until further order of the court. The petition requires detailed information about the minors, the petitioner’s signature, notarization, and the respondent’s mailing address for service. The petitioner affirms the truthfulness of the information under oath and requests any additional relief the court finds appropriate. The form was last revised on September 27, 2004, and includes instructions for proper filing and notarization.

  • Petition for Child Support Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

    The “Petition for Child Support Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe” is a form used in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court for enrolled tribal members to request the establishment or modification of child support obligations. The document collects information about the petitioner, respondent, and children involved, including paternity, residence, tribal affiliation, and any existing orders of protection or privacy concerns. It addresses the respondent’s involvement in the child’s life, prior court proceedings, and requests for specific support amounts, medical expenses, and child care costs. The petitioner affirms the accuracy of the information under penalty of perjury and asserts the court’s jurisdiction based on tribal membership, residency, or federal law for non-members, concluding with a signature and notary section.

  • Paternity Establishment Petition Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

    The “Paternity Establishment Petition” form from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Child Support Enforcement Unit is used to initiate legal proceedings to establish paternity and potentially seek child support. The form collects detailed information about the mother, putative father, and child(ren), including personal details and tribal affiliations, and addresses jurisdictional requirements. It inquires about existing protection orders or prior court actions, allows for the redaction of personal information if there is a risk of harm, and provides notices regarding voluntary paternity acknowledgment, the right to request genetic testing, and the application of child support guidelines. The petitioner must affirm the accuracy of the information under penalty of perjury and sign before a notary public.

  • Model Tribal Court Forms BLS

    The document provides a comprehensive collection of model forms and detailed instructions intended for use in Wisconsin tribal courts, developed by Wisconsin Judicare, Inc. It includes adaptable templates for a wide range of civil and family law proceedings such as complaints, answers, affidavits, orders, judgments, discovery, motions, protection orders, injunctions, and guardianship matters. The resource emphasizes the need to comply with local tribal court rules and codes, offering guidance on proper formatting, jurisdictional requirements, procedural steps, and legal standards to ensure accurate documentation and uphold due process in court proceedings.

  • Hopi Rules of Civil Procedure

    The Hopi Rules of Civil Procedure establish the guidelines for civil cases in the Hopi Tribal Courts, aiming for fair, prompt, and cost-effective resolutions. The rules cover the initiation and service of actions, pleadings, motions, and amendments, as well as procedures for parties, discovery, jury trials, and case assignments. They address dismissals, consolidation, evidence, subpoenas, jury selection, verdicts, judgments, costs, defaults, summary judgments, and post-trial motions. Additional provisions include judge disqualification, injunctions, extraordinary writs, habeas corpus, execution of judgments, appeals, and court fees, with specific requirements for Orders of Protection and Tribal Council notification regarding fee schedules. These rules ensure orderly and efficient civil proceedings within the Hopi Tribal Court system.