(a) A parenting plan or visitation with the child may be modified if the Tribal Court determines that a change in circumstances requires the modification of the award and the modification is in the best interests of the child. If a parent opposes the modification of the parenting plan or visitation with the child and the modification is granted, the Tribal Court shall enter on the record the reasons for the modification.

(b) In a proceeding involving the modification of a parenting plan or visitation with a child, a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a crime involving domestic violence has occurred since the last parenting plan or visitation determination is a finding of change of circumstances under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The parties having joint custody of the child may agree to modify the terms of the plan for joint care, custody, and control. The written modification to the plan shall be presented to the Tribal Court by the parties, and if the Court determines the modifications are in the best interests of the child, the Court shall approve the modifications and direct the same to be filed. [Ord. 50 § 5.5, adopted, 3/23/2017.]