Statute 42 748 01

42-748.01. Definitions.For purposes of sections 42-748.01 to 42-748.13:(1) Application means a request under the Convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority.(2) Central authority means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in subdivision (5)(D) of section 42-702 to perform the functions specified in the Convention.(3) Convention support order means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in subdivision (5)(D) of section 42-702.(4) Direct request means a petition filed by an individual in a tribunal of this state in a proceeding involving an obligee, an obligor, or a child residing outside the United States.(5) Foreign central authority means the entity designated by a foreign country described in subdivision (5)(D) of section 42-702 to perform the functions specified in the Convention.(6) Foreign support agreement:(A) means an agreement for support in a record that:(i) is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin;(ii) has been:(I) formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal;

reement for support in a record that:(i) is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin;(ii) has been:(I) formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal; or(II) authenticated by, or concluded, registered, or filed with a foreign tribunal; and(iii) may be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and(B) includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the Convention.(7) United States central authority means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.Source Laws 2015, LB415, § 48.