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§ 10-142. Actions to enforce child support liens

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 10. Support in General (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Civil and Criminal Enforcement (Refs & Annos)
Part IV. Child Support Liens (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Family Law, § 10-142
§ 10-142. Actions to enforce child support liens
Currentness
In general
(a) If a child support lien is not satisfied or released, the Administration may bring an action in a circuit court to enforce the lien.
Parties to proceeding
(b) The following persons shall be made parties to the proceeding:
(1) each person who has a recorded lien on the property that is sought to be subjected to the proceedings under this section; and
(2) each person who claims a right or interest in the property that is sought to be subjected to the proceedings under this section.
Duty of court
(c) The court, acting without a jury, shall:
(1) adjudicate all matters involved in the proceedings; and
(2) determine the merits of all claims or liens.
Orders to enforce liens
(d) If the claim of the obligee is established, the court may order:
(1) a sale of the property or rights to property; and
(2) a distribution of any proceeds of sale to the Administration or obligee.

Credits

Added by Acts 1997, c. 609, § 1, eff. July 1, 1997.
MD Code, Family Law, § 10-142, MD FAMILY § 10-142
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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