(a) The child shall be made a party to any action brought under this chapter. If the child is a minor, the child may be represented by the child’s general guardian or a guardian ad litem appointed by the Tribal Court.

A minor who is the parent of a child who is the subject of parentage, dependency or guardianship proceedings, or any other proceeding concerning child custody, visitation or support, may appear in court in those proceedings without a guardian ad litem. Upon a finding that the minor parent is unable to understand the nature of the proceedings or assist counsel in preparing the case, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem on its own motion or motion by the minor parent or his or her counsel.

(b) The natural mother, each man presumed to be the father, and each man alleged to be the natural father shall be made parties or, if not subject to the jurisdiction of the Tribal Court, shall be given notice of the action and an opportunity to be heard. [Ord. 50 § 6.9, adopted, 3/23/2017.]