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 Nebraska, if an individual fails to pay child support on time, the Nebraska Child Support Payment Center (NCSPC) can assess interest on the unpaid balance. The state may also impose additional penalties for non-payment. These can include civil or criminal contempt charges, which may result in fines or even jail time. The obligor's driver's license, professional licenses, and recreational licenses can be suspended for failure to pay child support. The state can report the delinquency to credit bureaus, which can affect the obligor's credit score. Passport privileges may be denied or suspended, preventing international travel. Furthermore, liens can be placed on the obligor's property, bank accounts, and other assets, including life insurance and retirement plans. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services works in conjunction with the Office of Attorney General to enforce child support orders and ensure compliance.