In this subchapter: “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 § 46-351.02(6)(D) to perform the functions specified in the Convention. “Convention support order” means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in § 46-351.02(6)(D) . “Direct request” means a petition filed by an individual in a tribunal of the District 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 § 46-351.02(6)(D) to perform the functions specified in the Convention. “Foreign support agreement”: Means an agreement for support in a record that: Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin; Has been: Formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal; or Authenticated by, or concluded, registered, or filed with a foreign tribunal; and May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and 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.
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