Section 10-142 - Enforcement of lien. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-142. Enforcement of lien.
 

(a)  In general.- 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)  Parties.- 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)  Duty of court.- 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)  Order of sale.- 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. 
 

[1997, ch. 609, § 1.]