Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Family Responsibility Office
Enforcement of new or revised court orders or domestic contract/agreements
action taken includes garnishment of wages, collection of income tax refunds and Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, seizure of assets including 50% of joint bank accounts, suspension of drivers licences, seizure of lottery winnings, suspension of passports and credit bureau reporting
Consenting parents may opt out of enforcement program and deal directly with one another
does not deal with child access or visitation issues
custody and access -- see separate entry Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services Division (Toronto Region)
www.goodparentspay.com -- posts information regarding parents registered with the Family Responsibility Office who have not made their support payments and cannot be found
125 Sir William Hearst Ave 7th Fl
Toronto, ON
M3M 0B5
Toronto, ON
M3M 0B5
Eligibility
Parties that have a support order or domestic contract that is filed with the Ontario Courts
Application
Submit completed filing package, court orders or separation agreement * separation agreement must first be filed with a family court * no walk in service
Accessibility
Not Applicable
Languages
English; French;
Primary Contact Person
Susan Erwin, Assistant Deputy Minister
Areas Served
Ontario;
Agency Type
Provincial Government