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 Oregon, if an individual fails to pay child support on time, the Child Support Program under the Department of Justice can assess interest and penalties on the overdue amount. The state may take enforcement actions such as withholding income, intercepting tax refunds, suspending driver's, professional, and recreational licenses, and reporting the delinquency to credit bureaus. Additionally, the state can file liens against the obligor's property, seize bank accounts, and intercept other assets like insurance settlements. Passport denial is also possible when arrears reach a certain threshold. In severe cases, non-payment of child support can lead to contempt of court charges, which can be either civil or criminal, potentially resulting in fines or imprisonment. The specific consequences and enforcement measures can vary based on the circumstances of each case and the discretion of the courts and enforcing agencies.