Yes, the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) enforces spousal support orders in Ontario through various collection methods.

The Family Responsibility Office actively ensures compliance with spousal support payments once an order is registered in their system. When payments become delinquent, the FRO has several powerful enforcement tools at their disposal:

  • Wage garnishment directly from the payor’s employment income
  • Bank account seizure to collect outstanding support payments
  • Property liens against the payor’s assets
  • Driver’s licence suspension for continued non-payment
  • Passport denial and travel restrictions
  • Legal proceedings against non-compliant payors

The FRO automatically tracks all payments, maintains payment records, and initiates enforcement actions when necessary. This government agency serves as an intermediary between support payors and recipients, ensuring consistent and reliable support payments throughout Ontario.