Section YAE.06.07 — Special Circumstances

There are special circumstances in which the establishment of paternity may not be in the best interests of the child. They include:

(a) If the child subject to the action was conceived as a result of rape or incest and the mother has requested that paternity establishment not move forward, then the Tribal Court will dismiss the paternity action.

(b) If there is a pending adoption of the child and the establishment of paternity is not in the best interests of the child, then the Tribal Court will dismiss the paternity action.