The Family Responsibility Office can enforce support payments through multiple legal and financial measures
The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) has significant enforcement powers to ensure support payments are made. When payments are missed, the FRO can immediately implement various collection methods to protect the recipient’s interests.
- Garnish the payor’s wages or income directly from their employer
- Seize or freeze bank accounts and other financial assets
- Suspend or revoke the payor’s driver’s licence
- Place liens on personal property and real estate
- Report non-payment to credit bureaus
- Initiate court proceedings for repeated non-compliance
- Cancel Canadian passports through federal authorities
If you’re experiencing issues with support payments, consulting a family law professional can help you understand your rights and obligations under the FRO’s enforcement system.