# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 10. Support in General

### Subtitle 1. Civil and Criminal Enforcement

#### Section 10-142

(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.

(b) 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) 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) 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)