Definitions

Va. Code Ann. § 20-146.22, under Chapter 7. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act [Repealed]..

Va. Code Ann. § 20-146.22

In this article:

"Petitioner" means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.

"Respondent" means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.