Statistically, fewer than 50% of children who are owed child support money regularly receive full payments. Failure to pay child support is a federal offence in the U.S. A non-custodial parent who fails to pay child support in full and on time faces penalties.
- Having your driver’s license suspended
- Having your wages garnished
- Having taxes garnished
- Additional fines and penalties
- Being unable to obtain a passport
- Dismissal from military service
- Going to jail
