N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.184

Current through L. 2024, c. 62.

Section 2A:4-30.184 - Definitions

As used in this article:

"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.

"Central authority" means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in paragraph (4) of subsection e. of section 2 of this act to perform the functions specified in the Convention.

"Convention support order" means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in paragraph (4) of subsection e. of section 2 of this act.

"Direct request" means an application filed by an individual in a tribunal of this State in a proceeding involving an obligee, obligor, or child residing outside the United States.

"Foreign central authority" means the entity designated by a foreign country described in paragraph (4) of subsection e. of section 2 of this act to perform the functions specified in the Convention.

"Foreign support agreement": means an agreement for support in a record that:

(1) is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin;

(2) has been:

(a) formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal; or

(b) authenticated by, or concluded, registered, or filed with a foreign tribunal; and

(c) may be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and

(3) includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the Convention.

"United States central authority" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

N.J.S. § 2A:4-30.184

Added by L. 2016, c. 1,s. 61, eff. 4/1/2016.