769.701 Definitions. In this subchapter:(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 s. 769.101 (3c) (d) 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 s. 769.101 (3c) (d).(3m) 'Department' means the department of children and families.(4) 'Direct request' means a petition filed by an individual in a tribunal of this state in a proceeding involving an obligee, obligor, or child residing outside the United States.(5) 'Foreign central authority' means the entity designated by a foreign country described in s. 769.101 (3c) (d) to perform the functions specified in the convention.(6) (a) 'Foreign support agreement' means an agreement for support in a record to which all of the following apply:1. It is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin.2. It has been either of the following:a. rt agreement' means an agreement for support in a record to which all of the following apply:1. It is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin.2. It has been either of the following:a. Formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal.b. Authenticated by, or concluded, registered, or filed with a foreign tribunal.3. It may be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal.(b) 'Foreign support agreement' includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the convention.(7) 'United States central authority' means the secretary of the federal department of health and human services.History: 2009 a. 321; 2015 a. 82 s. 12.
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