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23-36,701. Definitions. In this part: (a) "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. (b) "Central authority" means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in K.S.A. 23-36,102(e)(4), and amendments thereto, to perform the functions specified in the convention. (c) "Convention support order" means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in K.S.A. 23-36,102(e)(4), and amendments thereto. (d) "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. (e) "Foreign central authority" means the entity designated by a foreign country described in K.S.A. 23-36,102(e)(4), and amendments thereto, to perform the functions specified in the convention. (f) "Foreign support agreement": (1) Means an agreement for support in a record that: (A) Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin; (B) 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 (C) may be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and (2) includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the convention. (g) "United States central authority" means the secretary of the United States department of health and human services. History: L. 1994, ch. 301, § 78; L. 2015, ch. 64, § 57; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 23-9,701. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Challenging the Presumption of Paternity," Sheila Reynolds, 65 J.K.B.A. No. 10, 36 (1996). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026