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Definitions.§ 61.524

Chapter 61 · Part II · Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act · 2026 Florida Statutes

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(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.