§ 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.

HISTORY: 1997, ch. 609, § 1.