§ 11-109. Payment to designee

   (a) "Designee" defined. -- In this section "designee" means:

   (1) a support enforcement agency that is authorized by law to receive alimony payments for the recipient; or

   (2) a person who is designated by the court as trustee or guardian to receive alimony payments for the recipient.

(b) Authority of court. -- The court may order that alimony payments be made to a designee.

(c) Duties of designee. -- A designee shall:

   (1) send the payments to the recipient; and

   (2) keep a record of:

      (i) the amount of each payment;

      (ii) the date that each payment must be made; and

      (iii) the name and address of each party.

(d) Duties of parties. -- Each party shall inform the designee of:

   (1) any change of address; or

   (2) any other fact that might affect the administration of the order.

(e) Failure to make payments. -- If the party who is required to pay alimony fails to make a payment, the designee or the recipient may bring an enforcement proceeding.

(f) Representation by State's Attorney. -- The State's Attorney may represent the designee in any enforcement proceeding that is brought under this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 16, § 2; 1984, ch. 296, § 2.