Section 26.21A.601 - DefinitionsIn this article:
(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 RCW 26.21A.010(5)(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 RCW 26.21A.010(5)(d).(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 RCW 26.21A.010(5)(d) to perform the functions specified in the convention.(6) "Foreign support agreement": (a) Means an agreement for support in a record that:(i) Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin;(ii) 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(iii) May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and(b) Includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the convention.(7) "United States central authority" means the secretary of the United States department of health and human services.Added by 2015 c 214,§ 46, eff. 7/1/2015.Effective date-Conflict with federal requirements-Waiver- 2015 c 214 : See notes following RCW 26.21A.010.
Denial of waiver- 2015 c 214 : See note following RCW 26.21A.115.