Bankruptcy Ontario Blog » FRO http://www.bankruptcy-ontario.org Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:24:43 +0000 en hourly 1 FRO – Child Support and Bankruptcy http://www.bankruptcy-ontario.org/bankruptcy/2009/04/fro-child-support-and-bankruptcy.html http://www.bankruptcy-ontario.org/bankruptcy/2009/04/fro-child-support-and-bankruptcy.html#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:22:00 +0000 Questions http://www.bankruptcy-ontario.org/?p=545 Question: I am behind in my child support payments due to lack of work. I love my kids dearly, but I am simply unable to make the payments and could face jail time. If I file bankruptcy or even a consumer proposal, does the outstanding amount disappear or can you negotiate with FRO to accept a smaller amount?

Answer: No, child support does not disappear in a bankruptcy or a consumer proposal, and you cannot negotiate with FRO (Family Responsibility Office) to accept a smaller amount. If your income is reduced, in most cases it is necessary to go to court and have the court reduce the amount you are required to pay. With a revised court order FRO will reduce your payments.

In some cases a bankruptcy may still make sense, if it reduces your other debts and therefore frees up enough cash to allow you to get caught up on your support payments.

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