Wyoming Statutes
§ 3-8-209 — Proceedings in more than one state
Wyoming·Title 03 Guardian and Ward·Ch. 8 UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE·Art. 2 JURISDICTION
(a)Except for a petition for the appointment of a
guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order
limited to property located in this state under W.S.
3-8-204(a)(i) or (ii), if a petition for the appointment of a
guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in this
state and in another state and neither petition has been
dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules shall apply:
(i)If the court in this state has jurisdiction under
W.S. 3-8-203, it may proceed with the case unless a court in
another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to
that section before the appointment or issuance of the order;
(ii)If the court in this state does not have
jurisdiction under W.S. 3-8-203, whether at the time the
petition is filed or at any time before the appointment o
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Nearby Sections
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§ 3-8-101
Short title§ 3-8-102
Definitions§ 3-8-103
International application of act§ 3-8-104
Communication between courts§ 3-8-105
Cooperation between courts§ 3-8-106
Taking testimony in another state§ 3-8-202
Exclusive basis§ 3-8-203
Jurisdiction§ 3-8-204
Special jurisdiction§ 3-8-206
Appropriate forum§ 3-8-208
Notice of proceeding§ 3-8-209
Proceedings in more than one state