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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

6.04.040 Marriage of Parties to a Seduction; Wife's Action Against Abandoning Husband; Support of Children

In all cases of marriage between the parties to the seduction, where it shall appear that the seducer has abandoned his wife or family, or entered into such marriage relation for the purpose of avoiding a prosecution under the laws of the Tribe where the seduction took place, the wife may maintain an action against her husband for all damages sustained by her as well as exemplary damages. In all actions brought under the provisions of this section, the plaintiff shall have the right to recover for the support, education, and maintenance of her child.