Section 10-142 - Enforcement of lien.
§ 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.]