{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-10-142","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Family Law § 10–142","heading":"","body":"(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.\n(b) The following persons shall be made parties to the proceeding:\n(1) each person who has a recorded lien on the property that is sought to be subjected to the proceedings under this section; and\n(2) each person who claims a right or interest in the property that is sought to be subjected to the proceedings under this section.\n(c) The court, acting without a jury, shall:\n(1) adjudicate all matters involved in the proceedings; and\n(2) determine the merits of all claims or liens.\n(d) If the claim of the obligee is established, the court may order:\n(1) a sale of the property or rights to property; and\n(2) a distribution of any proceeds of sale to the Administration or obligee.","path":["Article - Family Law"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl\u0026section=10-142","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:17Z","sha256":"6657de980106b06515c2c0e93aacc9e1477e7310f6a0ee7047e67c4c6660d84e","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-10-141","next":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-10-143"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}