Can you go to jail in BC for not paying child support?
We can issue court action requiring the payor to attend court to explain why maintenance payments aren’t being made. The court decides whether the arrears are to be paid all at once or by installments, and can also order jail time if payments aren’t made.
What does FMEP stand for?
The Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) is a service of the Ministry of Attorney General. The FMEP is responsible under the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act for monitoring and enforcing all support orders and agreements that are filed with the program.
What is FMEP number?
250-220-4050. Toll-free: 1-800-663-3455.
How do I pay family maintenance in BC?
All payments go through our payment processing office in Victoria. The payor should send payments to FMEP through online banking. We will send those payments on to the recipient by direct deposit. See all payment options.
How do I stop FMEP?
To withdraw from the program, the person who enrolled the maintenance order or agreement with FMEP needs to send a request in writing. If it was the recipient who enrolled, the recipient can withdraw at any time.
How much can FMEP garnish from wages?
The Default Fee is equal to one month’s support, up to a maximum of $400.
What age do child maintenance payments stop?
16
You’re normally expected to pay child maintenance until your child is 16, or until they’re 20 if they’re in school or college full-time studying for: A-levels. Highers, or. equivalent.
Can FMEP take EI?
What kind of federal money can you intercept? We can intercept income from one or more sources, including: • employment insurance benefits • Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security payments • GST credits • income tax refunds, and • a variety of other federal programs.
Can the IRS take my refund if my husband owes child support?
If your state child support enforcement office has reported your overdue child support to the Treasury Department, the IRS will take your tax refund to cover the arrears (often called a tax refund seizure). The IRS will then give the money to the appropriate child support agency.
Does my partner’s income get taken into account for child maintenance?
No, it’s assessed on your salary only, not your partner/wife’s.
Can I pay child maintenance direct to my child when they are 18?
There is a common misconception that a parent can only claim child maintenance up until a child is 18 years old. However, there are two ways in which a parent can claim maintenance payments for a child over 18 years old, either via the court (seeking a court order for periodical payments) or via the CMS.
What happens if the payor is in arrears with FMEP?
If the payor is more than $2,000 in arrears, the FMEP can report the payor to a credit bureau. This may affect the payor’s ability to qualify for a credit card or take out a loan.
What happens if the payor falls into arrears?
If the payor falls into arrears federal and provincial laws give us the authority to take a number of actions, such as: We look at each case individually. The action or actions we choose will depend on the payor’s history, how much money the payor owes, and what we know about the payor’s current situation.
Does the FMEP work just for the recipient?
But the FMEP does not work just for the recipient. It provides a service for both recipients and payors to help ensure the terms of their support orders are fulfilled, and strives for a good working relationship with all its clients.
What can the FMEP attach to my property?
The FMEP may also attach bank accounts or other assets. Register a lien against any land or personal property a payor may own (including a car, boat, trailer, or manufactured home). Obtain a court order to seize the payor’s personal property and arrange for the sale of that property if the payor does not pay the arrears.