Next phase of the maintenance enforcement process to commence on 1 October 2025
Source: MinLaw
Article Date: 22 Sep 2025
The Maintenance Enforcement Process (MEP) is being implemented in phases. The first phase of the MEP commenced on 16 January 2025. In the second phase, which commences on 1 October 2025, the MEP will expand its coverage to include first-time applications to enforce payment of maintenance arrears of $10,000 or more owed to applicants under maintenance orders.
The Maintenance Enforcement Process (MEP) is being implemented in phases, following the passing of the Family Justice Reform Act 2023 in Parliament on 8 May 2023. The first phase of the MEP commenced on 16 January 2025.
In the second phase, which commences on 1 October 2025, the MEP will expand its coverage to include first-time applications to enforce payment of maintenance arrears of $10,000 or more owed to applicants under maintenance orders
The MEP will:
- Deter non-payment of maintenance;
- Make enforcement easer when there is non-payment of maintenance;
- Promote sustainable maintenance outcomes; and
- Increase access to justice for applicants, especially those who are self-represented.
In Phase 1, the MEP was made available to eligible repeat maintenance enforcement applications.
In Phase 2, the MEP will be made available to first-time applications involving maintenance arrears of at least $10,000.
The MEP will be expanded to cover more categories of maintenance enforcement applications in future phases. More updates will be provided when ready.
Click here for more information, or visit the Maintenance Enforcement Division’s website at https://go.gov.sg/meo.
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