N.Y. Domestic Relations Law Section 77
Definitions


As used in this title:

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.

Source: Section 77 — Definitions, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/DOM/77 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed May 4, 2024).

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Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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