Exemption

The court may exempt a debtor (This link will open a new window) from the obligation to remit support payments directly to Revenu Québec. In this case the debtor pays support directly to the creditor (This link will open a new window).

An exemption can be granted only if the debitor and the creditor file a joint application with the court. The court must be satisfied that the persons have given free and enlightened consent.

A debtor who has been exempted from remitting support payments to Revenu Québec must provide and maintain security. The security guarantees payment of support for one month. The debtor has 30 days from the day on which the judgment is rendered to provide the security.

You may apply for an exemption even if Revenu Québec has already started collecting support.

Note

If you are no longer required to pay support and any arrears and fees owing have been paid, Revenu Québec will return any unused amount of security to you.

If your obligation of support ends as the result of an agreement with the creditor, you must have the court confirm the agreement. Revenu Québec will return the security to you after receiving the judgment.