New Jersey § 2A:4-30.184 Definitions.

New Jersey Statutes

§ 2A:4-30.184 — Definitions.

New Jersey § 2A:4-30.184

Title 2AADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:4-30.184 (2026).

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61.Definitions. As used in this article: "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 paragraph (4) of subsection e. of section 2 of this act to perform the functions specified in the Convention. "Convention support order" means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in paragraph (4) of subsection e. of section 2 of this act. "Direct request" means an application filed by an individual in a tribunal of this State in a proceeding involving an obligee, obligor, or child residing outside the United States. "Foreign central authority"

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61. Definitions. As used in this article: "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 paragraph (4) of subsection e. of section 2 of this act to perform the functions specified in the Convention. "Convention support order" means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in paragraph (4) of subsection e. of section 2 of this act. "Direct request" means an application filed by an individual in a tribunal of this State 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 paragraph (4) of subsection e. of section 2 of this act to perform the functions specified in the Convention. "Foreign support agreement": means an agreement for support in a record that: (1) is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin; (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 (c) may be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and (3) 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. L.2016, c.1, s.61.