Sec. 46b-212g. Simultaneous proceedings in another state. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 46b-212g. Simultaneous proceedings in another state. (a) If a petition or comparable pleading is filed in this state after a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state, the Family Support Magistrate Division may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order only if: (1) The petition 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) The Family Support Magistrate Division 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 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) provided it is relevant, the other state is the home state of the child.

      (June 18 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-1, S. 8, 75.)

      History: June 18 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-1 effective January 1, 1998.