Family Maintenance Enforcement Program, Northern and Interior Client Office

Responsible, under the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act, for monitoring and enforcing of all maintenance orders and agreements that are filed with it.

The Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) will calculate, receive, record and forward payment to the person receiving maintenance and take action if and when necessary to try to ensure the person who is supposed to pay makes the required payments.

Anyone may choose to enrol in the free program provided they live in BC and have a valid support order from or a written agreement filed with, any court in Canada, the U.S. or other country with which BC has an agreement.

Once enrolled, information about payments, enforcement actions etc. can be accessed through the website or the Client Information Line: 1-800-668-3637.  Call the Client office 1-800-663-3933 to enroll, or with any difficulties or problems.

See website or "Brochure" below for more information about the program.