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Nebraska Child Support Arrears Calculator
Project current-rate simple interest, then reconcile the dated ledger.
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arrears calculator
Estimated arrears with interest: $5,002.99
Interest of $2.99 at 0.0597% simple per year (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-103; Ferry v. Ferry, 201 Neb. 595).
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arrears principalNeb. Rev. Stat. § 45-103 — judgment interest (Nebraska Legislature) | $5,000.00 |
| Simple interest at 0.0597% per year for 12 month(s) (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-103; Ferry v. Ferry, 201 Neb. 595)Delinquent installments bear the legal judgment rate from delinquency. This projection uses the current 5.970% rate effective July 16, 2026; an actual ledger must apply the rate effective during each period.Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-103 — judgment interest (Nebraska Legislature) | $2.99 |
| Arrears principal plus interestNeb. Rev. Stat. § 45-103 — judgment interest (Nebraska Legislature) | $5,002.99 |
Assumptions
- Accrual period expressed as 12 month(s); partial months prorate.
Estimate only. The court or state agency calculation controls.
Nebraska arrears interest under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-103; Ferry v. Ferry, 201 Neb. 595; rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.
Each late installment earns judgment interest
Nebraska case annotations state that delinquent child-support installments bear the legal rate from delinquency.
The rate changes quarterly; 5.970% became effective July 16, 2026.
Use this for a current-rate projection
A court-quality ledger must date each installment and apply the historical rate in force.
What this estimate includes
- Simple current-rate projection
What it leaves out
- Historical rate changes
- Dated installments
- Payments and fees
Nebraska arrears calculator FAQs
Is the rate fixed?
No, it follows the statutory Treasury-bill formula and changes prospectively.
Why is a ledger different?
Each installment has its own delinquency date and may span several rates.
Does interest start at delinquency?
Yes, according to the official statute annotations.
Is 5.970% always correct?
No; it is the rate effective July 16, 2026.
Does this compound?
This projection uses simple interest.
Where are old rates?
The Judicial Branch publishes a complete official table.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-103 — judgment interest
Nebraska Legislature Last checked
- Judgment Interest Rate
Nebraska Judicial Branch Last checked
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