Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 07. Department of Human Services |
Subtitle 07. CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 07.07.16. Business, Occupational, and Professional License Suspension Program |
Sec. 07.07.16.09. Arrearage Payment Schedule Agreement
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A. An obligor may contact the support enforcement agency to arrange a written arrearage payment schedule agreement.
B. The support enforcement agency shall attempt to negotiate with the obligor to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
C. The arrearage payment schedule agreement shall:
(1) Provide for the:
(a) Payment of the full amount of arrearage at the time of the agreement, or
(b) Reduction of the total arrearage to less than the payments required in a 120-day period;
(2) Establish a time limit for the payment of the full amount of the arrearage;
(3) Provide for payment of the total amount of arrearage owed based on the obligor's ability to pay; and
(4) Be signed by the:
(a) Obligor, and
(b) Representative of the local support enforcement agency.
D. The agreement shall state that to be in compliance, the obligor shall:
(1) Pay the current support amount;
(2) Comply with the arrearage payment schedule agreement;
(3) Make all payments on or by the due date of each payment; and
(4) Comply with all other court orders and support payment agreements.
E. The support enforcement agency may petition the court to enter a court order that includes the terms of the agreement.
F. The Administration may forward to the licensing authority a request for suspension or denial of the obligor's license or make a referral under Regulation .06 of this chapter if:
(1) An arrearage payment schedule agreement is not reached; or
(2) The obligor fails to comply with an agreement.