N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 77: Definitions

§ 77. Definitions. As used in this title:

1. "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.

2. "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.