A divorce, co-parenting dispute, or criminal charge in tribal court needs attention to the particular court and its procedures. From our Everett office, we help clients with tribal court matters, including proceedings in Tulalip Tribal Court.
Serving Snohomish, King, Skagit, and Island counties.
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Daniel Ehrlich and MacKenzie Dunham have experience with tribal court matters. Our work includes family law and criminal defense. Tell us which tribe or court is involved, whether a case has been filed, and whether there are related state court proceedings.
We help with divorce, co-parenting, and support matters involving tribal courts. We review the family’s circumstances, existing orders, and the issues that need resolution. Our Tulalip divorce guide explains the initial question of whether that court can hear a divorce.
When there are cases or orders in more than one court, the record needs careful review. We identify the proceedings, collect relevant orders, and examine the questions raised by their overlap. Include both state and tribal case information when requesting a consultation.
We assist with criminal defense matters in tribal court, reviewing each inquiry for the specific court and charge. The work includes examining charging documents, court orders, and the available evidence. We explain the procedural stage and prepare for the next hearing or other required step.
Daniel Ehrlich and MacKenzie Dunham have experience with tribal court matters. We review the issues, existing orders, and procedural stage before discussing your options.
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Have petitions, hearing notices, and existing orders available. Tell us if a related proceeding is pending in another court.
Discuss the court, the parties, and any related state or tribal cases.
Examine the filings, prior orders, and issues that need attention.
Prepare for the appropriate process, which may include negotiation or a court hearing.
Read about the threshold question of whether Tulalip Tribal Court can hear a divorce.
Read more →Learn about the steps from filing through the first Tulalip co-parenting hearing.
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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 connections to family,…
Yes. Our tribal family law work includes Tulalip divorce and co-parenting matters. We start by reviewing the circumstances and any current proceedings. Our guide to the first Tulalip co-parenting hearing offers a starting point for understanding that process.
Yes. Tell us about each case or order, even if the proceedings address different issues. Have petitions, hearing notices, and existing orders from both courts available so we can understand the relationship between the matters.
We review requests based on the particular tribe, court, and type of case. Identify those details in our consultation form so we can confirm whether the matter fits our practice. Our office is in Everett, and consultations are by appointment.
Tell us what kind of help you need and whether you have an approaching hearing or deadline.
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