§ 5-1041. Enforcement of order
West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily Law
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-1041
§ 5-1041. Enforcement of order
(a) A court order under this subtitle is enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as any other order of an equity court in this State.
(b) If an individual fails to make a support payment ordered under this subtitle, the individual shall be served with an order that directs the individual to show cause why that individual should not be held in contempt.
(c)(1) The court shall issue a warrant for the arrest of any individual who:
(d) If the court finds that an individual has failed to make a support payment ordered under this subtitle while having the means to pay, the court:
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Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984.
Formerly Art. 16, § 66J.
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-1041, MD FAMILY § 5-1041
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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