Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents (CMP) Process Overview
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1. Application at the Commissioner's Office
Parent files an application for maintenance and attends an intake interview at the Commissioner's Office.
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2. Conciliation
Parent and child attends conciliation (separate/joint) to help them resolve maintenance issues out-of-court. If there is an agreement at conciliation, a Memorandum of Agreement may be signed.
Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents (TMP) Process Overview
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1. Application at Tribunal
If conciliation is unsuccessful, parent may file an application with the Tribunal.
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2. Mediation
Parent and children will be referred for mediation. If there is a settlement at mediation, a Memorandum of Agreement may be signed and made into a maintenance order by the Tribunal.
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3. Tribunal Hearing
If the parent and children are unable to reach a settlement after mediation, they will be scheduled to appear before a Tribunal hearing. Both parent and children must be present at the hearing.
About The Commissioner & The Tribunal
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The Commissioner
The Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents helps parents and children resolve maintenance issues through conciliation before resorting to legal action.
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The Tribunal
The Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents is a quasi-judicial body to hear and determine maintenance.
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MSF Consolidated Hotline
1800-111-2222
To reach The Maintenance of Parents, say "MOP" when prompted by the virtual assistant