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 South Dakota, if an individual fails to pay child support on time, the Department of Social Services, which oversees child support enforcement, may assess interest and penalties on the overdue amount. The state can take various enforcement actions, such as withholding income, intercepting tax refunds, suspending driver's and professional licenses, and reporting the delinquency to credit bureaus. Additionally, the state may initiate court actions that could lead to civil or criminal contempt charges. For severe cases, the state can deny or suspend passport privileges and place liens on properties, bank accounts, and other assets of the obligor. It's important for individuals who are behind on child support to seek legal advice to understand their rights and obligations under South Dakota law.