§ 10–141
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 10-141 (2026)
Title 10. Support in General
Subtitle 1. Civil and Criminal Enforcement
§ 10–141LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Administration may file a notice of a child support lien with the clerk of a circuit court.
(b)
(1)
On receipt of a notice of a child support lien, the clerk of a circuit court shall:
(i)
record and index the lien; and
(ii)
enter the lien in the judgment docket of the court.
(2)
The docket entry shall include:
(i)
the name of the person whose property is subject to the child support lien; and
(ii)
the amount and date of the child support lien.
(c)
(1)
From the date on which a child support lien is filed, the child support lien has the full force and effect of a judgment lien.
(2)
A child support lien established under this Part IV of this subtitle may be enforced in accordance with the Maryland Rules.