Lance B. Sheldon, 44, Appleton, was charged Nov. 24 with eight felony counts of failure to pay child support.
Each count represents a 120-day period of alleged nonpayment since June 1, 2006.
Sheldon was ordered to pay $215 per month on June 22, 2000. According to the criminal complaint, he owes approximately $48,000 in child support.
Sheldon faces up to three years in prison and $10,000 in fines if convicted.