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Notices and Forms

Office of the Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents

The Intake Form is for use by agencies such as Social Service Offices, Family Service Centres or Hospitals to make referrals. It is not intended for use by individuals. For individuals, please contact the Commissioner's Office directly for a discussion.


Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents

Form 1 - Application to be an Approved Person

Form 2 - Application to be an Approved Organisation

Form 3 - Application for Maintenance by Applicant under Section 3 of the Act

Form 4 - Application for Maintenance by Approved Person under Section 3 of the Act

Form 5 - Application for Maintenance by Approved Organisation under Section 3 of the Act

Form 6 - Application for Maintenance by Commissioner under Section 12 of the Act

Form 7 - Application for Variation of Maintenance Order by
Applicant/Approved person/Approved organisation/Commissioner under Section 8(2) of the Act

Form 8 - Application for Variation of Maintenance Order by
Respondent/Legal personal representative under Section 8(2) of the Act

Form 9 - Application for Joinder of Respondents under Section 4 of the Act

Form 10 - Notice of Application for Joinder of respondents

Form 11 - Notice of Application

Form 12 - Answer

Form 13 - Application to set aside Maintenance Order


Legal Definitions

"Applicant" includes a person applying for maintenance or in whose favour a maintenance order has been made.

"Approved person or Organisation" means a person or an organisation in whose care the elderly Applicant resides, and has been approved by the Minister in writing to apply for maintenance on behalf of the elderly.

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents and includes a Deputy Commissioner and an Assistant Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents.

"Respondent" includes a person against whom a maintenance application or order has been made.