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Two women reviewing papers before a Tulalip co-parenting hearing.

What Happens From Filing Through the First Tulalip Co-Parenting Hearing?

To start a Tulalip co-parenting case, file a signed petition and pay the filing fee. Obtain a summons and properly serve the other party. Then

Two adults reviewing a tablet, used for an article about a Tulalip Tribal Court parenting plan.

How Does Tulalip Tribal Court Decide a Co-Parenting Case?

Tulalip Tribal Court starts with the individual child, not a preset split of parenting time. The court looks at the child’s safety, relationships, stability, and

Welcome and story poles inside a Tulalip building for an article about Tulalip Tribal Court divorce jurisdiction.

Can Tulalip Tribal Court Hear My Divorce?

Yes. Tulalip Tribal Court can hear a divorce when at least one spouse is an enrolled member of the Tulalip Tribes. That is the threshold

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