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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Code of Law.

11.02.410 Enforcement

(a) When either party to a divorce proceeding or custody order fails to comply with the terms of the judgment of divorce and/or custody, the other party may file a petition with the Tribal Court alleging such failure. The moving party shall cause the petition, along with a notice of hearing, to be served on the other party in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe court rules and shall cause proof of service to be filed with the Tribal Court in accordance with such rules.

(b) At the hearing, the Tribal Court shall take testimony as to the alleged failure to comply with the order or judgment and may issue any order which it deems just and proper under the circumstances.

(c) Without limitation, if the Tribal Court orders periodic support payments under this chapter, and the parent does not pay as ordered, the Tribal Court may utilize all enforcement methods that are available under the Tribe's Rules of Civil Procedure.