88.2041 Simultaneous proceedings in another state. - Florida Statutes

88.2041 Simultaneous proceedings in another state.

   (1) A tribunal of this state may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the petition or comparable pleading is filed after a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state only if:

   (a) 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;

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

   (c) If relevant, this state is the home state of the child.

   (2) A tribunal of this state 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:

   (a) 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;

   (b) The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this state; and

   (c) If relevant, the other state is the home state of the child.

History. s. 2, ch. 96-189.