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What kind of action can BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA) take to collect payments?

Last updated on August 1, 2024

Many payors will never fall behind in their payments and collection action will not be necessary.

If a payor falls into arrears and further action is necessary, federal and provincial laws give BCFMA the authority to use a number of measures, depending on how much money is owing, and what the payor's current situation is.

To learn more about possible collection actions, please visit Collection Actions – BCFMA

Check out these resources from Legal Aid BC:

Visit a Justice Access Centre:

Talk with a family justice counsellor at a Family Justice Centre.

British Columbia has a central authority that assists left-behind parents whose children have been abducted across international borders. For more information, including contact information, please see International Child Abduction.