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MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
The Maintenance Enforcement Regulation provides that certain maintenance agreements made between parties may be registered
with the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP). The Regulation requires that parties use a specific form, called a Maintenance Enforcement Support
Agreement, so that the terms of the agreements are clear and enforceable by MEP, and that the parties follow a specific procedure prior to
registration.
The Maintenance Enforcement Support Agreement may be used by persons who wish to make an agreement for:
There are a number of cases where it will not be appropriate for parties to complete a Maintenance Enforcement Support Agreement.
These include:
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Where the parties already have a
court order, or a signed agreement made under the Parentage and Maintenance Act, the
Income Support Recovery Act or Part 5 of the Income and Employment Supports Act, or any court order. By law, a Maintenance
Enforcement Support Agreement cannot vary (change) any of these types of agreements, or any court order.
- Anyone receiving Supports for Independence, Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped or other benefits from the Alberta Ministry
of Human Resources and Employment should talk to their caseworker before signing a Maintenance Enforcement Support Agreement.
In the links below, you will find detailed instructions on how to make a Maintenance Enforcement Support Agreement and register it
with MEP, the form of agreement to be used and other relevant documents:
Instructions, Frequently Asked Questions, and List of
Resources 
Maintenance Enforcement Support Agreement - Form
Notice of Filing
Affidavit of Service
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Caution! Before you complete any court forms, we strongly suggest that you call Family Law Information Centre to make sure you have selected the right forms.
Calgary – Family Justice Services (403) 297-6981
Edmonton (780) 415-0404
Grande Prairie (780) 833-4234
Lethbridge (403) 388-3152
Red Deer (403) 755-1468
Or Via the RITE line 310-0000
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