ORS 110.645 Definitions

As used in ORS 110.645 to 110.669:

“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 ORS 110.503 (5)(d) to perform the functions specified in the Convention.

“Convention support order” means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in ORS 110.503 (5)(d).

“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.

“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

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.