§ 10-307. Simultaneous proceedings in another state

   (a) In general. -- A tribunal of this State may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the complaint or comparable pleading is filed after a complaint or comparable pleading is filed in another state only if:

   (1) the complaint or comparable pleading in this State is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in the other state for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by the other state;

   (2) the contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in the other state; and

   (3) if relevant, this State is the home state of the child.

(b) Exercise of jurisdiction by tribunal. -- A tribunal of this State may not exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the complaint or comparable pleading is filed before a complaint or comparable pleading is filed in another state if:

   (1) the complaint or comparable pleading in the other state is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in this State for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by this State;

   (2) the contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this State; and

   (3) if relevant, the other state is the home state of the child.

HISTORY: 1996, ch. 667, § 2; 1997, ch. 609, § 1.