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Nebraska Child Support Garnishment Calculator
Select the federal support tier Nebraska law incorporates.
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withholding calculator
Maximum weekly withholding for support: $480.00
That is 60% of disposable earnings, the federal CCPA ceiling that applies to this situation (15 U.S.C. 1673(b)(2)).
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal CCPA ceiling: 60% of disposable earnings (15 U.S.C. 1673(b)(2))15 U.S.C. 1673 (CCPA garnishment limits: 50/55/60/65% for support) (U.S. Congress (text via Cornell LII mirror)) | $480.00 |
| Maximum support withholding: 60% of disposable earnings15 U.S.C. 1673 (CCPA garnishment limits: 50/55/60/65% for support) (U.S. Congress (text via Cornell LII mirror)) | $480.00 |
Assumptions
- Disposable earnings are earnings minus deductions required by law (15 U.S.C. 1672); voluntary deductions are not subtracted.
- Obligor does not support another spouse or dependent child.
- No arrears older than 12 weeks.
Estimate only. The court or state agency calculation controls.
Federal CCPA ceiling under 15 U.S.C. 1673(b)(2); state rules under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1722. Rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.
Nebraska uses the federal four-tier ceiling
The base is disposable earnings after legally required deductions.
Supporting another spouse or child lowers the base ceiling; arrears over 12 weeks add five points.
Answer both federal tier questions
Identify other-family support and whether arrears exceed 12 weeks.
What this estimate includes
- 50/55/60/65% ceiling
What it leaves out
- Order allocation
- Employer fee
- Disposable-income legal review
Nebraska withholding calculator FAQs
When is the cap 50%?
When the worker supports another spouse or child and arrears are not over 12 weeks.
When is it 65%?
When there is no qualifying other-family support and arrears exceed 12 weeks.
Is gross pay used?
No, use disposable earnings.
Must the full cap be withheld?
No, it is a maximum.
Can multiple orders exceed it?
Their combined withholding remains subject to the cap.
Does Nebraska use a lower flat cap?
Section 43-1722 points to the federal limits.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1722 — maximum withholding
Nebraska Legislature Last checked
- 15 U.S.C. 1673 (CCPA garnishment limits: 50/55/60/65% for support)
U.S. Congress (text via Cornell LII mirror) Last checked
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