Md. Code Regs. 07.07.16.09

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

Section 07.07.16.09 - Arrearage Payment Schedule Agreement

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.

Md. Code Regs. 07.07.16.09