As used in sections 7-1059 through 7-1071, Idaho Code:
(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 section 7-1002(5)(d), Idaho Code, 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 section 7-1002(5)(d), Idaho Code.
(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 section 7-1002(5)(d), Idaho Code, to perform the functions specified in the convention.
(6) “Foreign support agreement” means: An agreement for support in a record that: Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin;
(7) Has been: Formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal; or
(8) Authenticated by, or concluded, registered or filed with a foreign tribunal; and
(9) May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and
(10) Includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the convention.
(11) “United States central authority” means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.