Who should file this form?

The applicant files this form. The applicant is either the petitioner or respondent in the original tribal court action.

What must be attached to this form?

The applicant must attach a certified copy of the tribal court order. The tribal court must also complete a certificate on the form.

Does filing this form change the original tribal order?

The form notes that recognizing the order does not give the state court the power to change or enforce the original tribal court order.

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Application for Recognition of Tribal Court Order Dividing Retirement Plan or Other Deferred Compensation

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2023

This form is used to ask the court to officially recognize an order from a tribal court. This order relates to dividing retirement plans or other money benefits for a spouse, former spouse, child, or dependent.

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This form is used when one party needs to ask the court to recognize a tribal court order, and the other party has not agreed to file a joint application.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should file this form?: The applicant files this form. The applicant is either the petitioner or respondent in the original tribal court action.
What must be attached to this form?: The applicant must attach a certified copy of the tribal court order. The tribal court must also complete a certificate on the form.
Does filing this form change the original tribal order?: The form notes that recognizing the order does not give the state court the power to change or enforce the original tribal court order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2023.

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