Enforcing Supreme Court Family Law Orders - Revision history

Iris Turaglio at 05:17, 13 August 2025

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Nate Russell at 19:59, 25 June 2025

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	Having an order in a family law court proceeding is one thing; whether or not the terms of that order are followed is another. Although most people are prepared to follow the court orders they are bound by, when someone fails to honour their obligations, steps must be taken to ensure their compliance and enforce the order.		Having an order in a family law court proceeding is one thing; whether or not the terms of that order are followed is another. Although most people are prepared to follow the court orders they are bound by, when someone fails to honour their obligations, steps must be taken to ensure their compliance and enforce the order.

Nate Russell at 18:29, 15 April 2025

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	Having an order in a family law court proceeding is one thing; whether or not the terms of that order are followed is another. Although most people are prepared to follow the court orders they are bound by, when someone fails to honour their obligations, steps must be taken to ensure their compliance and enforce the order.		Having an order in a family law court proceeding is one thing; whether or not the terms of that order are followed is another. Although most people are prepared to follow the court orders they are bound by, when someone fails to honour their obligations, steps must be taken to ensure their compliance and enforce the order.

	This section provides a ~~<span class="noglossary">~~brief~~</span> comment on~~ the enforcement of orders ~~generally, and~~ discusses the enforcement of ~~orders for~~ spousal and child support, including the role of the BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA), ~~and~~ the enforcement of orders for parenting time and contact. This section also looks at contempt of court applications.		This section provides a brief overview of the enforcement of orders. It discusses the enforcement of spousal and child support orders, including the role of the BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA), as well as the enforcement of orders for parenting time and contact. This section also looks at contempt of court applications.

	Visit Legal Aid BC's Family Law website's guided pathway: [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/enforce-order-or-agreement-made-bc/enforce-parenting-agreement-or#0 Enforce a parenting agreement or order in Supreme Court] for some more helpful insights.		Visit Legal Aid BC's Family Law website's guided pathway: [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/enforce-order-or-agreement-made-bc/enforce-parenting-agreement-or#0 Enforce a parenting agreement or order in Supreme Court] for some more helpful insights.

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2025-04-15T18:27:18Z

Collecting without the help of BCFMA

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	===Collecting without the help of BCFMA===		===Collecting without the help of BCFMA===

	Recipients can take steps to enforce orders and family agreements without ~~FMEP~~'s involvement. Such actions can include:		Recipients can take steps to enforce orders and family agreements without BCFMA's involvement. Such actions can include:

	*forcing the payor to produce financial statements, income tax returns, and other financial information,		*forcing the payor to produce financial statements, income tax returns, and other financial information,
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	*Rule 21-7: contempt of court		*Rule 21-7: contempt of court

	A Writ of Execution can also be issued by a recipient in relation to land or other property owned by the payor under Part 5 of the ''[~~http~~://canlii.ca/t/84h5 Court Order Enforcement Act]''.		A Writ of Execution can also be issued by a recipient in relation to land or other property owned by the payor under Part 5 of the ''[https://canlii.ca/t/84h5 Court Order Enforcement Act]''.

	Other ways of compelling payment are available under the ''Family Maintenance Enforcement Act'', the provincial ''Court Order Enforcement Act'', and the ''Family Law Act''.		Other ways of compelling payment are available under the ''Family Maintenance Enforcement Act'', the provincial ''Court Order Enforcement Act'', and the ''Family Law Act''.

Nate Russell: /* Recipients of support */

2025-04-15T18:25:20Z

Recipients of support

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	For the payee, BCFMA is a free service. While BCFMA may not be as quick as a lawyer to collect on arrears or compel regular payment, its services are highly recommended as their lawyers are well-versed with the enforcement options available because, unlike other lawyers, they deal with them daily.		For the payee, BCFMA is a free service. While BCFMA may not be as quick as a lawyer to collect on arrears or compel regular payment, its services are highly recommended as their lawyers are well-versed with the enforcement options available because, unlike other lawyers, they deal with them daily.

	If you choose to enroll with BCFMA, you might want to stop any efforts you have made to collect from the payor, as your actions may conflict or interfere with steps being taken by ~~FMEP~~ and frustrate their process. As well, you'll need the permission of the BCFMA if you want to take any independent steps to collect support on your own. The BCFMA website, [https://www.bcfma.ca/contact-us/ www.bcfma.ca], lists contact information.		If you choose to enroll with BCFMA, you might want to stop any efforts you have made to collect from the payor, as your actions may conflict or interfere with steps being taken by BCFMA and frustrate their process. As well, you'll need the permission of the BCFMA if you want to take any independent steps to collect support on your own. The BCFMA website, [https://www.bcfma.ca/contact-us/ www.bcfma.ca], lists contact information.

	====Payors of support====		====Payors of support====

Nate Russell at 23:54, 27 March 2025

2025-03-27T23:54:01Z

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