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Statement of Understanding
TDS-31008 | Rev. 11/19
1. I understand that the TCSP is here to act in the public interest to protect the rights of children, the Tulalip
Tribes, and to make sure that both parents financially support their children. Information I provide will
not be divulged to general public, but may be used as needed to collect support from either parent.
I give TCSP permission to provide any necessary information to law enforcement officers, public officials,
courts, and others as is required to assist in the collection of child and/or medical support.
2. I understand that the TCSP attorney cannot act as my legal representative. The attorney has an
attorney-client relationship only with the Tulalip Tribes and the TCSP. The attorney does not have
an attorney-client relationship with me, or with any recipient of child support services.
3. Any communication between the TCSP attorney and a mother, father, alleged father(s), child, or any
other party in a paternity or child support action, shall not be considered privileged or confidential, except
as otherwise required by a specific tribal or federal law. The TCSP attorney may speak with me and
explain the services available to me through the child support program, and explain the nature of legal
proceedings and legal documents. The attorney may ask me questions regarding a case. However, the
TCSP attorney does not represent me. What I say will not remain a secret between me and the attorney,
because the attorney will share the information with TCSP and its staff members. That information will
be considered by TCSP in making its case decisions, and may be used in presenting information to the
court. The TCSP attorney may ask the court to enter orders that will favor me. But this does not mean
that the attorney represents me. Or the attorney may ask the court to enter an order that is not in my
favor. I understand that I have the right to have my own attorney represent me, at my own expense, in
any legal proceeding before the Tulalip Tribal Court.
4. I understand if I accept child support payments that I am not entitled because the non-custodial parent
paid me directly for support assigned to the tribe or state, or because payments were sent to me in
error, TCSP will recover the overpayment from me. Furthermore, TCSP may recover any such
overpayment by withholding amounts from my child support payments. I understand it is required
that TCSP collect money owed to the tribe or state for any TANF my children received in the past or
are currently receiving.
5. I agree to cooperate fully with TCSP, law enforcement officers, and the court. I will notify TCSP of
any change(s) of circumstance (including address and contact info).
6. By signing this statement, I am verifying that the information provided in this application is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge. My signature also confirms that I agree to the service terms
specified above. I am giving consent to the TCSP to handle my case.
Date: X
(Signature and Printed Name of Requesting Party)
Date: X
(Signature and Printed Name TCSP Employee’s)
Please complete this form and return to the TCSP office via fax at 360-716-0309, or by mail/drop-off
to 8825 34 Ave NE St L-545, Tulalip, WA 98271 . Do not hesitate to contact a Tulalip Child Support staff
member at 360-716-4556 if you have any questions about this form or need additional forms.
P: 360-716-4556 F: 360-716-0309
2828 Mission Hill Rd, Tulalip, WA 98271
For Mailing: 8825 34th Ave NE, Suite L-545, Tulalip, WA 98271
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