How does the Family Responsibility Office function?

The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) enforces court-ordered child and spousal support payments in Ontario The Family Responsibility Office acts as an intermediary between support payors and recipients to ensure court-ordered financial obligations are met. This Ontario government agency monitors and processes support payments while enforcing compliance through various legal mechanisms. The FRO's key functions include: Collecting and distributing support payments from payors to recipients Tracking payment records and maintaining accurate account information Enforcing payment through methods like wage garnishment , bank account seizures, or driver's license suspension Working with other jurisdictions to enforce support orders across Canada and internationally Providing online account access for both payors and recipients Mediating disputes and addressing payment-related concerns When support is ordered by the court, the case is automatically registered with the FRO , which then becomes responsible for ensuring the regular transfer of payments between parties.

"Family Responsibility Office Ontario: Support Payment Guide"

The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) enforces court-ordered child and spousal support payments in Ontario

The Family Responsibility Office acts as an intermediary between support payors and recipients to ensure court-ordered financial obligations are met. This Ontario government agency monitors and processes support payments while enforcing compliance through various legal mechanisms.

The FRO’s key functions include:

Collecting and distributing support payments from payors to recipients
Tracking payment records and maintaining accurate account information
Enforcing payment through methods like wage garnishment, bank account seizures, or driver’s license suspension
Working with other jurisdictions to enforce support orders across Canada and internationally
Providing online account access for both payors and recipients
Mediating disputes and addressing payment-related concerns

When support is ordered by the court, the case is automatically registered with the FRO, which then becomes responsible for ensuring the regular transfer of payments between parties.