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