I’ve been doing some thinking and have a question that’s been on my mind. What happens if someone doesn’t pay their child support? I’m not just asking about the legal consequences (though those are important too), but also how it affects the family dynamics and the kids involved. Are there immediate repercussions, or does it take time for things to get serious? How does it impact the parent’s ability to see their kids or their overall relationship with them? I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience with this or knows more about it. Thanks in advance for any insights you can share!
First, disregarding a court order constitutes contempt of court. You may theoretically “reduce your payments” if you can persuade the child to forego eating, living in a warm house, wearing clothes, attending school, and obtaining healthcare. If the child agrees to these terms, the other parent may require less support. However, it is critical that you fulfill your responsibilities and support the child you brought into the world.
Expect summons from the court where the court could compel your employer to automatically deduct child support from your payslips. At least from what I have seen in TV shows 
Most people do not realize this but up to 65% of someone’s social security can be garnished for child support, according to federal law, no matter what state laws say. This debt can’t be discharged, even if some states claim it’s uncollectable after a certain time. State child support caps garnishments to avoid impoverishing parents, but the federal government doesn’t have the same concern. The whole child support system should be handled federally because the current setup is a mess.
Hello there, based on the situation, they may reduce the monthly payment. Payments that are past due will incur interest charges.