How it works
The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) collects court-ordered child support, spousal and partner support, and enforces as needed.
Family Law Act changes
On December 11, 2018 Alberta amended its Family Law Act which is the law governing child support for the children of unmarried parents and married parents in non-divorce situations. Learn more
MEP case officers
Starting February 26, 2018, MEP clients will have a designated case officer who will be their single point of contact in the program. Learn more
Regular system maintenance
System maintenance for MEP’s automated telephone services and MEP Accounts Online occurs every Sunday morning. If you are unable to access the system, try again later. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Recipient of support
The recipient of support – or creditor – is the person who receives child, spousal or partner support payments. As the recipient of support, you must do all of these:
Payor of support
The payor of support – or debtor – is the person who pays child, spousal or partner support. As the payor of support, you must do all of these:
More on this topic
MEP 2013 Client Survey Results
MEP forms
MEP information sheets
MEP Lawyers and Self-Represented Litigants Guide
MEP changes – contact info and arrears
Glossary
Maintenance Enforcement Act
Maintenance Enforcement Regulation
Family Law Act
Income and Employment Supports Act
Interjurisdictional Support Orders (ISO) Act
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