Tennessee § 36-5-904 - Enforcement of liens.

§ 36-5-904. Enforcement of liens.

In cases where there is an arrearage of child or spousal support in a Title IV-D child support case or in which a lien arises pursuant to § 36-5-901 , the department is authorized, without further order of a court, to secure the assets of the obligor to satisfy the current obligation and the arrearage by: Intercepting or seizing periodic or lump-sum payments or benefits due the obligor: From a state or local agency; From judgments of any judicial or administrative tribunal, settlements approved by any judicial or administrative tribunal, and lottery winnings; By attaching or seizing assets of the obligor or other person or entity held in financial institutions as defined in § 36-5-910; By attaching public and private retirement funds; and By imposing liens in accordance with § 36-5-901, and, in appropriate cases, by forcing the sale of the obligor's legal or equitable interest in property and by distribution of the proceeds of such sale. Acts 1997, ch. 551, § 12; 1998, ch. 1098, § 37. Compiler's Notes. Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, referred to in this section, is compiled in 42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.