1. (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.

2. (b) The following persons shall be made parties to the proceeding:

   1. (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. (2) each person who claims a right or interest in the property that is sought to be subjected to the proceedings under this section.

3. (c) The court, acting without a jury, shall:

   1. (1) adjudicate all matters involved in the proceedings; and
   2. (2) determine the merits of all claims or liens.

4. (d) If the claim of the obligee is established, the court may order:

   1. (1) a sale of the property or rights to property; and
   2. (2) a distribution of any proceeds of sale to the Administration or obligee.

Added by Acts 1997, c. 609, § 1, eff. July 1, 1997.