61.524 Definitions. - Florida Statutes

61.524 Definitions.

As used in ss. 61.524-61.540, the term:

   (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.

History. s. 5, ch. 2002-65.