Section 769.701 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(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. 769.101(3c) (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. 769.101(3c) (d) .(3m) "Department" means the department of children and families.(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. 769.101(3c) (d) to perform the functions specified in the convention.(6)(a) "Foreign support agreement" means an agreement for support in a record to which all of the following apply:1. It is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin.2. It has been either of the following: a. Formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal.b. Authenticated by, or concluded, registered, or filed with a foreign tribunal.3. It may be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal.(b) "Foreign support agreement" includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the convention.(7) "United States central authority" means the secretary of the federal department of health and human services.Repealed and recreated by Acts 2015 ch, 82,s 10, eff. 12/18/2015. Subchapter VII is repealed and recreated by 2009 Wis. Act 321 and 2015 Wis. Act 82, s. 12, effective 12-18-15 or the date stated in the notice published in the Wisconsin Administrative Register under s. 769.904, whichever is earlier, to read as follows, except that s. 769.708 (3) (intro.) is shown as affected by 2015 Wis. Act 82, s. 10, effective 12-18-15.