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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 14
Domestic Relations
ARTICLE 5-A
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
TITLE 3
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SECTION 77-A
Enforcement under Hague Convention
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SECTION 77
Definitions
Domestic Relations (DOM) CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 5-A, TITLE 3
§ 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.