Idaho Code § 7-1059: definitions.

As used in sections 7-1059 through 7-1071, Idaho Code:

(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 section 7-1002(5)(d), Idaho Code, 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 section 7-1002(5)(d), Idaho Code.

(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 section 7-1002(5)(d), Idaho Code, to perform the functions specified in the convention.

(6) "Foreign support agreement" means:

(a) An agreement for support in a record that:

(i) Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin;

(ii) Has been:

1. Formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal; or

2. 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.