Section 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.

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(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.

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