Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 21-502

      (a)      (1)      Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not attach, execute, garnish, or otherwise seize any current or future benefit under this Division II or any money in a fund created under this Division II.

            (2)      A court of competent jurisdiction may expressly order that a benefit under this Division II be assigned in a decree or order of alimony, child support, or divorce, or in a court-approved property settlement incident to a court decree or order.

      (b)      An assignment under this section only applies to benefits paid after the Board of Trustees receives:

            (1)      written notice of the court decree or order; and

            (2)      any additional information that the Board of Trustees requires.

      (c)      The Board of Trustees is not liable for an improper payment to a person because the Board of Trustees did not receive written notice of a court decree or order.