D.C. Code § 16-4603.07

Current through codified legislation effective June 1, 2024
Section 16-4603.07 - Simultaneous proceedings

If a proceeding for enforcement under this subchapter is commenced in a court of the District and the court determines that a proceeding to modify the determination is pending in a court of another state having jurisdiction to modify the determination under subchapter II of this chapter, the enforcing court shall immediately communicate with the modifying court. The proceeding for enforcement continues unless the enforcing court, after consultation with the modifying court, stays or dismisses the proceeding.

D.C. Code § 16-4603.07

Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.

Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 307 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).