Utah § 81-8-204 Simultaneous proceedings in another state.

Utah Statutes

§ 81-8-204 — Simultaneous proceedings in another state.

Utah·Title 81 Utah Domestic Relations Code·Ch. 81-8 Uniform Interstate Family Support Act·Part 81-8-2 Jurisdiction

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

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

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

(1)(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

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(1) A tribunal of this state may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the petition or comparable pleading is filed after a pleading is filed in another state or a foreign country only if:
(1)(a) the petition or comparable pleading in this state is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in the other state or the foreign country for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by the other state or the foreign country;
(1)(b) the contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in the other state or the foreign country; and
(1)(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 or a foreign country if:
(2)(a) the petition 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)(b) the contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this state; and
(2)(c) if relevant, the other state or foreign country is the home of the child.

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