In this article:

1. I. "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. II. "Central authority" means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in RSA 546-B:1, V(d) to perform the functions specified in the Convention.
3. III. "Convention support order" means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in RSA 546-B:1, V(d).
4. IV. "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. V. "Foreign central authority" means the entity designated by a foreign country described in RSA 546-B:1, V(d) to perform the functions specified in the Convention.

6. VI. "Foreign support agreement":

   1. (a) Means an agreement for support in a record that:

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

      2. (2) 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

      3. (3) May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and
   2. (b) Includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the Convention.
7. VII. "United States central authority" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Source. 2015, 75:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.