Section 10-307 - Simultaneous proceedings in another state. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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. 
 

[1996, ch. 667, § 2; 1997, ch. 609, § 1.]