§ 20-88.38. Simultaneous proceedings in another state
A. A tribunal of this Commonwealth may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the petition or comparable pleading is filed after a pleading is filed in another state only if:
1. The petition or comparable pleading in this Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth is the home state of the child.
B. A tribunal of this Commonwealth may not exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the petition or comparable pleading is filed before a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state if:
1. The petition or comparable pleading in the other state is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in this Commonwealth for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by this Commonwealth;
2. The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this Commonwealth; and
3. If relevant, the other state is the home state of the child.
(1994, c. 673.)
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