This does come down from the courts. We are enforcing it through the legislation. Like Ms. Shaner has indicated, there is a process of appealing their payments. If it’s too high, they can go back to the court. That’s one avenue they can certainly access. At the same time, there are people out there who could be unemployed, and they still owe money to their spouse and their children. That’s the area we’re focusing on as Maintenance Enforcement: again, the best interest of the child and the well-being of the child. There are avenues where they can go back to court. That’s why we’re enforcing this act.
Jackson Lafferty on Bill 5 An Act To Amend The Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act
In the Legislative Assembly on June 18th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Bill 5 An Act To Amend The Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
June 17th, 2008
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