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 Indiana, failing to pay child support on time can result in various penalties enforced by the Child Support Bureau under the Indiana Department of Child Services, in coordination with the Office of the Attorney General. Interest may accrue on unpaid child support. The state can take enforcement actions such as withholding income, intercepting tax refunds, placing liens on property, suspending driver's, professional, and recreational licenses, and reporting delinquency to credit bureaus. For severe cases, the non-paying parent (obligor) may face contempt of court charges, which can be civil or criminal, leading to fines or imprisonment. Additionally, the state can deny, restrict, or revoke passport privileges and seize assets like bank accounts and retirement plans to recover child support arrears. It's important for obligors to understand these potential consequences and seek legal advice if they are unable to meet their child support obligations.