Md. Code, Family Law § 10-142
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 10-142, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§10–142.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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