N.D. Cent. Code § 14-12.2-07: (204) Simultaneous proceedings

1.A 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 foreign country only if:

a.The petition 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;

b.The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in the other state or foreign country; and

c.If relevant, this state is the home state of the child.

2.A 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 foreign country if:

a.The petition 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;

b.The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this state; and

c.If relevant, the other state or foreign country is the home state of the child.