This paper reviews the operation, policies, and processes of the Maintenance Enforcement Program [MEP], and identifies what MEP can and cannot do. This paper also provides tips for preparing enforceable orders and discusses the administration of an order once registered with MEP. Additionally, it reviews important MEP policy changes from 2016.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law: Chambers Advocacy and Practice Pointers program in Red Deer on April 21, 2017.