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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. Service fees

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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... More ≫

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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 uses service fees to improve service for all clients and to reinforce the need to comply with court orders and MEP procedures. This information sheet outlines the different service fees that may be charged.

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Information Sheet. Penalties

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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... More ≫

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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 efficient use of MEP services by all clients. Clients who do not meet their obligations or do not follow MEP’s procedures will be charged a penalty. This information sheet outlines the different penalties and how best to avoid them.

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Information sheet. Interest charges

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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... More ≫

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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 and on time as required by the court order, agreement or payment arrangement.

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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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Information sheet. Income support and the Government’s right to receive maintenance payments

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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... More ≫

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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 called Supports for Independence or SFI. If a person is receiving Income Support, the government has all the rights to the maintenance of that person (the creditor) and/or the person's dependent children.

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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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