The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) enforces court-ordered support payments in Ontario through monitoring and collection services
The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) is an Ontario government agency that oversees and enforces court-ordered child and spousal support payments. Once a support order is registered, the FRO actively monitors payments between payors and recipients to ensure compliance.
When payments are missed, the FRO has several enforcement tools at its disposal:
- Wage garnishment directly from the payor’s employment income
- Bank account seizure to collect outstanding support payments
- Driver’s licence suspension until payment arrangements are made
- Passport denial and credit bureau reporting
To ensure smooth support payment management, it’s recommended to work with qualified professionals like divorce mediators or financial analysts when establishing support arrangements. This proactive approach helps prevent future enforcement issues and ensures compliance with FRO requirements.