Tribe: Karuk Tribe
§10.05.270(E)(1) The parenting plan shall provide for a dispute resolution process which may be made available by the Tribe or by the parents. Except for good cause, the dispute resolution process shall be available to the parties without cost, or at reduced cost based upon the ability to pay and financial means of the parties, or precluded or limited by the Tribal Court as provided herein. The dispute resolution process may include counseling, mediation, peacemaking, family unity, arbitration or other method agreed upon by the parties. In the dispute resolution process:
(a) Preference shall be given to carrying out the parenting plan;
(b) The parents shall use the designated process to resolve disputes relating to implementation of the plan, except those related to child support, unless there is an emergency;
(c) If the Tribal Court finds that a parent has used or frustrated the dispute resolution process without good reason, the Tribal Court may impose financial sanctions against that parent; and
(d) Both parents have the right of court review of the dispute resolution process.