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Information sheet. What to do if you cannot make your support payments

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When a court order or agreement is registered with MEP, the payment history is monitored. When a file is in arrears, MEP is required to pursue collection. To avoid collection action, penalties and... More ≫

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When a court order or agreement is registered with MEP, the payment history is monitored. When a file is in arrears, MEP is required to pursue collection. To avoid collection action, penalties and interest, a debtor can contact MEP to establish payment arrangements that address current obligations and any arrears.

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Information sheet. Child support recalculation program : deemed income increase

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The Child Support Recalculation Program (RP) requires payors to provide their updated income information to RP every year. Child support recipients also must provide income information if RP is... More ≫

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The Child Support Recalculation Program (RP) requires payors to provide their updated income information to RP every year. Child support recipients also must provide income information if RP is recalculating the parties’ proportionate shares of special expenses or if the court used the recipient’s income to set monthly support in a shared or split custody/parenting situation. Income information is due each year at least 60 days before the anniversary date of the court order being recalculated.

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Information sheet. Preferred payment options for employers

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Sending payments to the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) is easy. This information sheet outlines the various ways you can submit maintenance payments for your employee.

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Information sheet. Requests for payments from the Department of National Defence

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For a debtor who is a member of the Canadian Forces, MEP may send an application to the Department of National Defence requesting that part of the debtor's monthly salary or pension be diverted to... More ≫

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For a debtor who is a member of the Canadian Forces, MEP may send an application to the Department of National Defence requesting that part of the debtor's monthly salary or pension be diverted to satisfy maintenance obligations. This application for a pay or pension diversion is similar to issuing a Support Deduction Notice (also known as garnishee) although different procedures must be followed. Federal legislation restricts the amounts that may be collected.

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Information sheet. Financial examinations

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When a debtor has been sent a Statement of Finances and this Statement of Finances has not been returned or does not contain enough information, MEP may schedule a financial examination. Through... More ≫

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When a debtor has been sent a Statement of Finances and this Statement of Finances has not been returned or does not contain enough information, MEP may schedule a financial examination. Through the examination process, MEP attempts to come to an agreement with the debtor regarding an appropriate payment arrangement.

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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. 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. 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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