Simultaneous proceedings in another state or foreign country.

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

        (1)    the complaint or comparable pleading in this State is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in the other state or foreign country for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by the other state or foreign country;

        (2)    the contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in the other state or foreign country; and

        (3)    if relevant, this State is the home state of the child.

    (b)    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 or foreign country if:

        (1)    the complaint or comparable pleading in the other state or foreign country 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 or foreign country is the home state of the child.


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