Ontario child-support enforcement after six years possible?

Ontario child-support enforcement after six years possible?

Met a lady who is "owed" (per child-support court order) six years of
"back pay" from ex. She does not know where he resides, but likely in
Mexico or Costa Rica now.

Is it still possible that the Ontario child-support ministry office
will find assets, grab the money owed, and remit these funds to her?

More facts: One of her two kids is no longer a "child" and has
graduated and has worked for several years. The other child is in
college and will be graduating soon, but works part-time.

In other words, this woman doesn't really need the court-ordered child
support. But is it possible that she will find herself winning an
unexpected "lottery" and find tens of thousands of dollars because the
husband hasn't gone to the trouble of going to court to adjust the
payments, under the Ontario court-order?

Thanks for all replies.

Hi Jayne,

"Jayne Findhorn" wrote in message
om...
Ontario child-support enforcement after six years possible?

Met a lady who is "owed" (per child-support court order) six years of
"back pay" from ex. She does not know where he resides, but likely in
Mexico or Costa Rica now.

Is it still possible that the Ontario child-support ministry office
will find assets, grab the money owed, and remit these funds to her?

Yes. They can, and will, seize assets (in time) and force withdrawl of funds
from bank accounts. The challenge comes in finding these assets and accounts
it will depend on where they are. While the FRO has wide-spread power, the
country he reside's in may or may not honour the request. You (or her) will
need to do the searching.

More facts: One of her two kids is no longer a "child" and has
graduated and has worked for several years. The other child is in
college and will be graduating soon, but works part-time.

They are covered until the age of 18 except in extenuating circumstances.

In other words, this woman doesn't really need the court-ordered child
support. But is it possible that she will find herself winning an
unexpected "lottery" and find tens of thousands of dollars because the
husband hasn't gone to the trouble of going to court to adjust the
payments, under the Ontario court-order?

Yes. And although the money may seem huge it's his responsibility and he'll
owe this forever. The amount may not be much if 18 years old was close to
that 6 years ago.

The order should be closed at 18 years of age and the amount will grow
thorugh interest. If you have a line on him, make sure the FRO is made
aware.

Papa
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http://forfairchildsupport.netfirms.com

Hi Jayne,

"Jayne Findhorn" wrote in message
om...
Ontario child-support enforcement after six years possible?

Met a lady who is "owed" (per child-support court order) six years of
"back pay" from ex. She does not know where he resides, but likely in
Mexico or Costa Rica now.

Is it still possible that the Ontario child-support ministry office
will find assets, grab the money owed, and remit these funds to her?

Yes. They can, and will, seize assets (in time) and force withdrawl of funds
from bank accounts. The challenge comes in finding these assets and accounts
it will depend on where they are. While the FRO has wide-spread power, the
country he reside's in may or may not honour the request. You (or her) will
need to do the searching.

More facts: One of her two kids is no longer a "child" and has
graduated and has worked for several years. The other child is in
college and will be graduating soon, but works part-time.

They are covered until the age of 18 except in extenuating circumstances.

In other words, this woman doesn't really need the court-ordered child
support. But is it possible that she will find herself winning an
unexpected "lottery" and find tens of thousands of dollars because the
husband hasn't gone to the trouble of going to court to adjust the
payments, under the Ontario court-order?

Yes. And although the money may seem huge it's his responsibility and he'll
owe this forever. The amount may not be much if 18 years old was close to
that 6 years ago.

The order should be closed at 18 years of age and the amount will grow
thorugh interest. If you have a line on him, make sure the FRO is made
aware.

Papa
--
---------------------------
http://forfairchildsupport.netfirms.com

"Jayne Findhorn" wrote in message
om...
Ontario child-support enforcement after six years possible?

Met a lady who is "owed" (per child-support court order) six years of
"back pay" from ex. She does not know where he resides, but likely in
Mexico or Costa Rica now.

Is it still possible that the Ontario child-support ministry office
will find assets, grab the money owed, and remit these funds to her?

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I would think they can do that if the accounts are in Canada. It might not
be so easy if they are in another country.
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More facts: One of her two kids is no longer a "child" and has
graduated and has worked for several years. The other child is in
college and will be graduating soon, but works part-time.

In other words, this woman doesn't really need the court-ordered child
support. But is it possible that she will find herself winning an
unexpected "lottery" and find tens of thousands of dollars because the
husband hasn't gone to the trouble of going to court to adjust the
payments, under the Ontario court-order?

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Then why try to collect the past support? I thought child support was to
support a child not to be an "unexpected lottery" for the cp.

~AZ~

Thanks for all replies.

"AZ Astrea" wrote in message
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Is it still possible that the Ontario child-support ministry office
will find assets, grab the money owed, and remit these funds to her?

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I would think they can do that if the accounts are in Canada. It might
not
be so easy if they are in another country.
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They actually have quite a bit of power. They can pull licenses in the US,
the UK... They can seize funds pretty much anywhere they can pull licenses.

"PapaPolarBear" wrote in message
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"AZ Astrea" wrote in message
...
Is it still possible that the Ontario child-support ministry office
will find assets, grab the money owed, and remit these funds to her?

-------------------------------
I would think they can do that if the accounts are in Canada. It might
not
be so easy if they are in another country.
-------------------------------

They actually have quite a bit of power. They can pull licenses in the US,
the UK... They can seize funds pretty much anywhere they can pull
licenses.


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The Canadian child-support people can pull licenses in the US? I mean US
driver's licenses and such? And they have an agreement with Mexico and
Costa Rica?
If so, that sucks!

One place I'm sure they can't do that is the Phillipines. Is Brazil still a
place to avoid the long arm of greedy ex's wanting to "win the lottery"?

~AZ~

"AZ Astrea" wrote in message
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"PapaPolarBear" wrote in message
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"AZ Astrea" wrote in message
...
Is it still possible that the Ontario child-support ministry office
will find assets, grab the money owed, and remit these funds to her?

-------------------------------
I would think they can do that if the accounts are in Canada. It
might
not
be so easy if they are in another country.
-------------------------------

They actually have quite a bit of power. They can pull licenses in the
US,
the UK... They can seize funds pretty much anywhere they can pull
licenses.


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The Canadian child-support people can pull licenses in the US? I mean US
driver's licenses and such? And they have an agreement with Mexico and
Costa Rica?

I'm not sure what other countries... I've been meaning to check. I know they
have an agreement with the U.S. Federally. Most of the British Commonwealth
too I expect.

If so, that sucks!

Yes. Agreed.

One place I'm sure they can't do that is the Phillipines. Is Brazil still
a
place to avoid the long arm of greedy ex's wanting to "win the lottery"?

Antigua would likely be very safe, for now. Good Banking Laws

Papa

"AZ Astrea" wrote in message
...

"PapaPolarBear" wrote in message
. ..

"AZ Astrea" wrote in message
...
Is it still possible that the Ontario child-support ministry office
will find assets, grab the money owed, and remit these funds to her?

-------------------------------
I would think they can do that if the accounts are in Canada. It
might
not
be so easy if they are in another country.
-------------------------------

They actually have quite a bit of power. They can pull licenses in the
US,
the UK... They can seize funds pretty much anywhere they can pull
licenses.


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The Canadian child-support people can pull licenses in the US? I mean US
driver's licenses and such? And they have an agreement with Mexico and
Costa Rica?

Enforcement
http://www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/CFCS/en/pr...nforcement.htm

When One Person Lives Outside Ontario (Interjurisdictional Support Orders
Act, 2002)
http://www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/CFCS/en/pr...SO/default.htm

Reciprocating Jurisdictions
http://www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/CFCS/en/pr...isdictions.htm