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Information sheet. Child status reviews

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Changes in a child’s circumstances may affect whether support is payable for them under the terms of the existing court order. This Information Sheet provides general information about how MEP... More ≫

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Changes in a child’s circumstances may affect whether support is payable for them under the terms of the existing court order. This Information Sheet provides general information about how MEP reviews child status, including when a child’s status changes before they reach the age of majority.

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Information sheet. Maintenance for adult children

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The responsibility to pay child support may not end when a child becomes an adult. Maintenance may be payable for a child even after they become an adult, depending on their circumstances and on... More ≫

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The responsibility to pay child support may not end when a child becomes an adult. Maintenance may be payable for a child even after they become an adult, depending on their circumstances and on the wording of the court order for their support. The purpose of this information sheet is to explain MEP’s policy on enforcing support after a child becomes an adult.

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Information sheet. Varying or changing your court order

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It is not possible for MEP to change the amount of support due and payable each month. If either the creditor or debtor wishes to change the amount of support paid, they will need to get a... More ≫

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It is not possible for MEP to change the amount of support due and payable each month. If either the creditor or debtor wishes to change the amount of support paid, they will need to get a variation to the court order. This information sheet outlines the process for doing this.

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Information sheet. Arrears and other charges

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If a maintenance payment is not made when due under a court order or agreement, that amount of unpaid maintenance is referred to as arrears. Under the Maintenance Enforcement Act, arrears may be... More ≫

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If a maintenance payment is not made when due under a court order or agreement, that amount of unpaid maintenance is referred to as arrears. Under the Maintenance Enforcement Act, arrears may be enforced whether they accumulated before or after a client registers with MEP.

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