Definitions.
23 Pa.C.S. § 5441
in effectThe following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Petitioner." 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.
"Respondent." 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.
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