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July 1, 2017
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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...
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July 1, 2017
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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...
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Views: 531
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July 1, 2017
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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...
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Views: 360
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June 1, 2017
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MEP’s standard services are currently available at no charge. However, the Maintenance Enforcement Act and Maintenance Enforcement Regulation allow MEP to charge fees for certain services. MEP...
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Views: 505
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June 1, 2017
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The Maintenance Enforcement Act and Maintenance Enforcement Regulation allow MEP to charge penalties to debtors and creditors. Penalties encourage the timely payment of maintenance and the...
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Views: 790
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January 1, 2017
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MEP uses interest charges to encourage timely payment of maintenance. All overdue principal balances will be charged interest. To avoid paying interest, debtors should make all payments in full...
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Views: 233
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March 1, 2016
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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...
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Views: 841
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June 1, 2011
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Income Support refers to the temporary financial benefits the government provides for Albertans who need them. Income Support is also known as social assistance or welfare and was previously...
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Views: 185
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May 1, 2011
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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...