How does the Family Responsibility Office handle support payments during unemployment?

The FRO works with unemployed payors to adjust support payments while maintaining obligations The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) provides several options for managing support payments during unemployment periods. When a payor loses their job, they must immediately notify the FRO and provide proper documentation. Submit proof of unemployment status (e.g., Record of Employment, EI statements) Declare any current income sources including Employment Insurance benefits Work with FRO to establish a temporary payment arrangement Keep records of job search efforts and new employment applications While unemployment doesn't eliminate support obligations, the FRO can help arrange modified payment plans that reflect the payor's current financial reality. Payors should seek legal advice or consult a financial advisor to understand their rights and responsibilities during this transition period.

"FRO Support Payments: Help for Unemployed Payors"

The FRO works with unemployed payors to adjust support payments while maintaining obligations

The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) provides several options for managing support payments during unemployment periods. When a payor loses their job, they must immediately notify the FRO and provide proper documentation.

Submit proof of unemployment status (e.g., Record of Employment, EI statements)
Declare any current income sources including Employment Insurance benefits
Work with FRO to establish a temporary payment arrangement
Keep records of job search efforts and new employment applications

While unemployment doesn’t eliminate support obligations, the FRO can help arrange modified payment plans that reflect the payor’s current financial reality. Payors should seek legal advice or consult a financial advisor to understand their rights and responsibilities during this transition period.