Definitions

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. 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.