§ 11-109. Payment to designee

MD Fam L Code § 11-109 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    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)    The court may order that alimony payments be made to a designee.

(c)    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)    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)    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)    The State’s Attorney may represent the designee in any enforcement proceeding that is brought under this section.