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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonly used abbreviations

FOAEA Unit
Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Unit

FOAEAA
the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act

MEP
Maintenance Enforcement Program (or provincial enforcement service)

GAPDA
the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act

CRPD
the Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings