11.02.350 Joint Custody

In Custody disputes between parents, the Tribal Court shall advise the parents of joint legal custody and joint physical custody and that neither parent has a presumptive right or superior right to custody. At the request of either parent, the Tribal Court shall consider an award of joint legal custody or joint physical custody, or both, and shall state on the record the reasons for granting or denying a request. Absent a request by either parent, the Tribal Court may consider joint legal custody or joint physical custody, or both. The Tribal Court shall make determinations regarding joint legal custody or joint physical custody, or both, based upon the best interests of the child.