The consequences of failing to pay child support on time include interest and penalty amounts assessed by the child support services division of your state’s Office of Attorney General, the department of revenue, or other government agency responsible for enforcing child support payments on behalf of the state. Penalties may also include court action (civil and criminal contempt charges); suspension of the obligor’s driver’s license; reporting the delinquency to creditor reporting agencies; denial or suspension of the obligor’s passport privileges; and liens on the obligor’s properties, bank accounts, life insurance plans, retirement plans, personal injury claims, and other assets.

In Alaska, if an individual fails to pay child support on time, the Child Support Services Division (CSSD) within the Department of Revenue is responsible for enforcing child support orders. The CSSD can assess interest on unpaid child support, and penalties may be applied to the delinquent amount. Consequences for non-payment can include civil or criminal contempt charges, which may result in fines or imprisonment. The CSSD has the authority to suspend the non-paying parent's driver's license and professional licenses. Additionally, the state can report the delinquency to credit bureaus, which can affect the obligor's credit score. Passport privileges may be denied or suspended, making international travel impossible for those with significant child support arrears. The state can also place liens on the obligor's property, bank accounts, and other assets, such as life insurance and retirement plans, to secure payment. In severe cases, personal injury claims may also be intercepted to cover unpaid child support. These enforcement measures are designed to ensure that child support obligations are met and to provide for the welfare of the child.