23 Pa. C.S. § 5441

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66
Section 5441 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Petitioner." 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." 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.

23 Pa.C.S. § 5441

2004, June 15, P.L. 236, No. 39, §3, effective in 60 days [ 8/16/2004].