### Question
What does petitioner mean?


### Answer
**Petitioner** has the following meaning in *22 U.S.C. § 9002*:

> any person who, in accordance with this chapter, files a petition in court seeking relief under the Convention

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 9002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 97-INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION REMEDIES**

