Section 5-307 - Modification proceeding pending in another state. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9.5-307. Modification proceeding pending in another state.
 

(a)  Communication between courts.- If a proceeding for enforcement under this subtitle is commenced in a court of this State and the court determines that a proceeding to modify the determination is pending in a court of another state having jurisdiction to modify the determination under Subtitle 2 of this title, the enforcing court shall immediately communicate with the modifying court. 

(b)  Continuation of enforcement proceedings.- The proceeding for enforcement continues unless the enforcing court, after consultation with the modifying court, stays or dismisses the proceeding. 
 

[2004, ch. 502, § 2.]