SECTION 88.2041. Simultaneous proceedings in another state.
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1(1) 2A tribunal of this state may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the petition or comparable pleading is filed after a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state or a foreign country only if:40(a) 41The 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;
84(b) 85The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in the other state or the foreign country; and
103(c) 104If relevant, this state is the home state of the child.
115(2) 116A 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:154(a) 155The petition or comparable pleading in the other state or the 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;
193(b) 194The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this state; and
207(c) 208If relevant, the other state or the foreign country is the home state of the child.
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