Section 1761 - DefinitionsAs used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1999, c. 486, §3(NEW); 1999, c. 486, §6(AFF).]
1.Petitioner. "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. [1999, c. 486, §3(NEW); 1999, c. 486, §6(AFF).]
2.Respondent. "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. [1999, c. 486, §3(NEW); 1999, c. 486, §6(AFF).]
1999, c. 486, § 3 (NEW) . 1999, c. 486, § 6 (AFF) .