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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 19 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS

CHAPTER 11 - ENFORCEMENT OF DUTY OF SUPPORT
ARTICLE 3 - UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
PART 2 - JURISDICTION; COOPERATION BETWEEN STATES
§ 19-11-113 - Limitation on jurisdiction of Georgia tribunal if action filed in another state

O.C.G.A. 19-11-113 (2010)
19-11-113. Limitation on jurisdiction of Georgia tribunal if action filed in another state


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

(1) The petition or comparable pleading in Georgia 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, Georgia is the home state of the child.

(b) A tribunal in Georgia 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 Georgia for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by Georgia;

(2) The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in Georgia; and

(3) If relevant, the other state is the home state of the child.

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