Connecticut § 46b-398 Definitions.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 46b-398 — Definitions.

Connecticut § 46b-398

Title 46bFamily Law

Ch. 817Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-398 (2026).

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As used in this section and sections 46b-399 to 46b-410, inclusive:

(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 to perform the functions specified in the Convention.

(3)“Convention support order” means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country.

(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 support agreement” means (A) an agreement for support in a record that (i) is enforceable as a support order in the

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As used in this section and sections 46b-399 to 46b-410, inclusive: (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 to perform the functions specified in the Convention. (3) “Convention support order” means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country. (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 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 (I) formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal; or (II) authenticated by, or concluded, registered or filed with a foreign tribunal; and (iii) may be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and (B) a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the Convention. (6) “United States central authority” means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.