Section 2964 - Simultaneous proceedings1.Exercise of jurisdiction when filed in another state. A tribunal of this State may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order when the petition or comparable pleading is filed after a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state or a foreign country only if: A. The petition or comparable pleading in this State is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in the other state or the foreign country for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by the other state or the foreign country; [2009, c. 95, §27(AMD); 2009, c. 95, §87(AFF).]B. The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in the other state or the foreign country; and [2009, c. 95, §27(AMD); 2009, c. 95, §87(AFF).]C. This State is the home state of the child, if that is a relevant factor. [2009, c. 95, §27(AMD); 2009, c. 95, §87(AFF).] [2009, c. 95, §27(AMD); 2009, c. 95, §87(AFF).]
2.Jurisdiction may not be exercised when filed in another state. A tribunal of this State may not exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order when the petition or comparable pleading is filed before a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state or a foreign country if: A. The petition or comparable pleading in the other state or the foreign country 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; [2009, c. 95, §27(AMD); 2009, c. 95, §87(AFF).]B. The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this State; and [2003, c. 436, §10(NEW).]C. The other state or the foreign country is the home state of the child, if that is a relevant factor. [2009, c. 95, §27(AMD); 2009, c. 95, §87(AFF).] [2009, c. 95, §27(AMD); 2009, c. 95, §87(AFF).]
2003, c. 436, § 10 (NEW) . 2009, c. 95, § 27 (AMD) . 2009, c. 95, § 87 (AFF) .