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The program can only enforce support orders if the payor is in its jurisdiction or sister jurisdictions that will assist in enforcing the order. For a complete list of sister jurisdictions see https://www.fmep.gov.bc.ca/paying-or-receiving-maintenance/out-of-province-orders/other-jurisdictions/. | The program can only enforce support orders if the payor is in its jurisdiction or sister jurisdictions that will assist in enforcing the order. For a complete list of sister jurisdictions see https://www.fmep.gov.bc.ca/paying-or-receiving-maintenance/out-of-province-orders/other-jurisdictions/. | ||
Any person, who receives a support order or separation agreement that has been filed in court, may voluntarily register with the program. Soon, there will be a change in this collection method. It will no longer the case that the provincial government will help people track down people not paying the required support orders. Under this new scheme, any support received by a person will not be deducted from any benefits that the person might also be receiving. This change is only for people who are on income assistance, but they can opt in so that the Family Maintenance Program will pursue support on their behalf. | Any person, who receives a support order or separation agreement that has been filed in court, may voluntarily register with the program. Soon, there will be a change in this collection method. It will no longer the case that the provincial government will help people track down people not paying the required support orders. Under this new scheme, any support received by a person will not be deducted from any benefits that the person might also be receiving. This change is only for people who are on income assistance, but they can opt in so that the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program will pursue support on their behalf. | ||
=== 2. Reciprocal Enforcement === | === 2. Reciprocal Enforcement === | ||
