§ 10–307
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 10-307 (2026)
Title 10. Support in General
Subtitle 3. Maryland Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
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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.