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Information sheet. Statement of finances

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If the debtor has defaulted in payments required by a court order or agreement registered with the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP), the Director may require a debtor to complete a Statement... More ≫

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If the debtor has defaulted in payments required by a court order or agreement registered with the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP), the Director may require a debtor to complete a Statement of Finances. The purpose of this Statement of Finances is to determine the debtor’s financial situation so that satisfactory payment arrangements to clear the arrears can be made. The statement provides a sworn summary of the debtor’s income, expenses, assets and employment.

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Information sheet. Registrations (Writs) at the Personal Property Registry

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The registration of a maintenance order at the Personal Property Registry (PPR) is one of the collection tools that may be used by MEP when a debtor is in arrears. Because MEP's registrations act... More ≫

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The registration of a maintenance order at the Personal Property Registry (PPR) is one of the collection tools that may be used by MEP when a debtor is in arrears. Because MEP's registrations act like a writ of enforcement filed against the name of the debtor, they are commonly referred to as writs.

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Information sheet. Default hearings

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A default hearing is a court process held before a master of the Court of Queen’s Bench. A master takes the place of a judge and is able to issue court orders. This information sheet outlines the... More ≫

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A default hearing is a court process held before a master of the Court of Queen’s Bench. A master takes the place of a judge and is able to issue court orders. This information sheet outlines the instances in which MEP may issue a summons for a debtor to appear in court for a Default Hearing.

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Information sheet. Non-wage support deduction notices

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A Support Deduction Notice (SDN) is a legal document that attaches funds payable to a debtor from a variety of sources. When a SDN “attaches” funds, this means that funds are captured and paid to... More ≫

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A Support Deduction Notice (SDN) is a legal document that attaches funds payable to a debtor from a variety of sources. When a SDN “attaches” funds, this means that funds are captured and paid to MEP to satisfy maintenance obligations, instead of being paid to the debtor.

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Information sheet. Federal licence denials

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A federal licence denial is one of the collection tools the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) uses to encourage maintenance payments when debtors are in arrears.

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Information sheet. Wage support deduction notices

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A Support Deduction Notice (SDN) is a legal document MEP issues that requires payment of funds. SDNs used to be known as "wage garnishees" or "notices of continuing attachment." When a SDN is sent... More ≫

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A Support Deduction Notice (SDN) is a legal document MEP issues that requires payment of funds. SDNs used to be known as "wage garnishees" or "notices of continuing attachment." When a SDN is sent to a debtor's employer, the employer is required to pay MEP a portion of the debtor's gross wages.

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Information sheet. Paying through automatic withdrawals

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You may choose to make your payments to MEP through automatic withdrawal from your account at any Canadian financial institution. This information sheet outlines how to take advantage of this option.

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Information sheet. Variable support orders

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Variable support orders allow for changes in the payment of support depending on changing circumstances. The court order specifies which particular situations change the amount of support payable... More ≫

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Variable support orders allow for changes in the payment of support depending on changing circumstances. The court order specifies which particular situations change the amount of support payable or the way support is payable.

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