Maintenance Arrears
Maintenance amounts that are due under an agreement or order but have not been paid.
Definition
Maintenance arrears are usually checked against the order, payment dates, proof of payments, bank statements, correspondence, and any later variation. Enforcement may depend on the wording of the order, the arrears schedule, the payer's circumstances, and the correct Maintenance Court process.
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Maintenance amounts that are due under an agreement or order but have not been paid.
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Maintenance amounts that are due under an agreement or order but have not been paid.
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