Child Support

Enforcement of Child Support

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgMwYahCbp8?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] Wednesday’s Video Clip: Enforcement of Child Support in Ontario

In Ontario is done through a provincial government office called the Family Responsibility Office (FRO). The court automatically files all support orders made after July 1, 1987 with the FRO.

The parent who is to pay support is told to make all support payments to the FRO. When the FRO receives a payment, it sends a cheque to the parent with custody, or deposits the money directly into that parent’s bank account. It only does this after it has received the money from the paying parent.

If a payment is missed, the FRO takes action to enforce the order or agreement.

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Russell Alexander

Russell Alexander is the Founder & Senior Partner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.