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.
(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).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement
§ 16–4603.02. Enforcement under Hague Convention
§ 16–4603.04. Temporary visitation
§ 16–4603.05. Registration of child-custody determination
§ 16–4603.06. Enforcement of registered determination
§ 16–4603.07. Simultaneous proceedings
§ 16–4603.08. Expedited enforcement of child-custody determination
§ 16–4603.09. Service of petition and order
§ 16–4603.10. Hearing and order
§ 16–4603.11. Warrant to take physical custody of child
§ 16–4603.12. Costs, fees, and expenses
§ 16–4603.13. Recognition and enforcement
§ 16–4603.15. Role of Attorney General for the District of Columbia