### Question
How is the term respondent defined?


### Answer
The term **respondent** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 11602* as the following:

> any person against whose interests a petition is filed in court, in accordance with this chapter, which seeks relief under the Convention

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 121-INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION REMEDIES**

