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Difference between revisions of "Children and Families (Legal Information for Indigenous People)"
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Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child. | Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child. | ||
If you have a child support order and the other parent is not paying, you can register with the BC Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) to help enforce the support order 1-800-663-3933 or www.fmep.gov.bc.ca. | If you have a child support order and the other parent is not paying, you can register with the BC Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) to help enforce the support order 1-800-663-3933 or http://www.fmep.gov.bc.ca. | ||
On the other hand, if you have not been paying the support you have been ordered to pay, it is important to get help to address your debt and discuss applying for a support order that accurately reflects your current income. Call a Legal Advocate for help. '''ISSUE: See page 52 for more about Debt issues.''' | On the other hand, if you have not been paying the support you have been ordered to pay, it is important to get help to address your debt and discuss applying for a support order that accurately reflects your current income. Call a Legal Advocate for help. '''ISSUE: See page 52 for more about Debt issues.''' | ||
