Md. Code Regs. 07.07.15.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 07.07.15.04 - Arrearage Payment Schedule Agreement

A. An noncustodial parent may contact the support enforcement agency to arrange a written arrearage payment schedule agreement.

B. The support enforcement agency and the noncustodial parent shall attempt to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement.

C. The arrearage payment schedule agreement shall:

(1) Provide for the payment of the full amount of arrearage at the time of the agreement or the reduction of the total arrearage to less than the payments required in a 60-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 noncustodial parent's ability to pay; and

(4) Include the date and signature of the noncustodial parent.

D. The agreement shall state that to be in compliance, the noncustodial parent shall:

(1) Pay the current support amount;

(2) Comply with the arrearage payment schedule agreement; and

(3) Make all payments on or by the date each payment is due.

E. The support enforcement agency may petition the court to enter a court order that includes the terms of the agreement.

F. The support enforcement agency shall monitor the noncustodial parent's compliance with the agreement. If the noncustodial parent fails to comply with the agreement, the Administration shall send the noncustodial parent's information to the MVA.

Md. Code Regs. 07.07.15.04

Regulations .04 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 1, 1996 (23:24 Md. R. 1673); adopted permanently effective February 24, 1997 (24:4 Md. R. 290)