Maryland Statutes
Title 11 - Alimony
Section 11-109 - Payment to Designee

(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.