The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) enforces and manages court-ordered child support payments in Ontario
The Family Responsibility Office plays a crucial role in managing child support payments by acting as an intermediary between payors and recipients. Once your support order is registered with the FRO, they handle the entire payment process and provide enforcement measures.
The FRO offers several key services:
- Payment collection and distribution – Automatically collecting payments from the payor and sending them to the recipient
- Payment enforcement – Taking action when payments are missed, including wage garnishment, bank account seizure, or driver’s licence suspension
- Payment tracking – Maintaining detailed records of all support payments and arrears
- Support order registration – Processing and maintaining court-ordered support documentation
For the smoothest experience with the FRO, consider working with a qualified divorce mediator or financial analyst who can help ensure your support order is properly structured and registered.