Like any other financial responsibility, a parent may pay interest on the support amount owed if he or she falls behind. For child support obligations due after January 1, 1983, the interest rate is 10% of the total amount owed per year. The court does have the ability to garnish a parent’s wages for failure to pay. While failing to pay child support has financial and legal repercussions, it does not affect a parent’s right to visitation. If you are concerned that your ex-spouse has lied or purposefully avoided paying adequate child support, you can take action through the courts. The team of Sacramento, CA divorce attorneys at Boyd Law can help you identify and address the inconsistency.