Fla. Stat. 88.70111
Definitions
(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 described in s. 88.1011(5)(d) to perform the functions specified in the convention.(3)
“Convention support order” means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in s. 88.1011(5)(d).(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 central authority” means the entity designated by a foreign country described in s. 88.1011(5)(d) to perform the functions specified in the convention.(6)
“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.(a)
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(b)
Includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the convention.(7)
“United States central authority” means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Source:
Section 88.70111 — Definitions, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0088.70111 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).