The Alaska Petition to Transfer IOWA CHINA Case to Tribal Court is a legal document used to request that an Indian Child Welfare Act (IOWA) and/or Child In Need of Assistance (CHINA) case be moved from a state court to a tribal court. This petition is typically filed by a parent, guardian, or custodian of an Alaska Native minor child who is subject to IOWA or CHINA proceedings, or a petitioner who has been granted legal standing under IOWA or CHINA. The petition must include information on the child's Alaska Native heritage, the nature of the case, and the reasons why the case should be transferred to the tribal court. There are two types of Alaska Petition to Transfer IOWA CHINA Case to Tribal Court: a Consent Petition and a Contest Petition. The Consent Petition is used when all parties to the case agree to move the case to the tribal court. The Contest Petition is used when any party to the case objects to the transfer. In a Contest Petition, the court must decide if the transfer is in the best interests of the child.