Reviewed for current 2026 law
North Dakota Child Support Withholding Calculator 2026
Find the maximum support withholding from disposable earnings under the applicable federal tier.
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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 N.D.C.C. ch. 14-09; 15 U.S.C. § 1673(b). Rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.
Federal CCPA ceilings cap support withholding
The ceiling is 50 percent of disposable earnings when the employee supports another spouse or child, and 60 percent otherwise.
Qualifying arrears more than 12 weeks old add five percentage points.
The withholding order can require less than the maximum; the ceiling does not rewrite the amount owed.
Start with disposable earnings
Subtract only deductions required by law before applying the percentage.
Use the actual income-withholding order for the payment and allocation instructions.
What this estimate includes
- All four CCPA tiers
- Disposable-earnings maximum
What it leaves out
- Ordered payment amount
- Employer processing details
- Other garnishments
North Dakota withholding calculator FAQs
How much may be withheld for North Dakota support?
The applicable CCPA maximum is 50, 55, 60, or 65 percent of disposable earnings.
What are disposable earnings?
They are earnings remaining after deductions required by law, not all deductions on a paystub.
When does the extra five percent apply?
When withholding includes support arrears more than 12 weeks old.
Does the maximum equal the order?
No. The order may require less; the percentage is an outer ceiling.
Can withholding begin without delinquency?
Support orders generally provide for immediate income withholding subject to statutory exceptions.
What if earnings are insufficient?
The employer follows the order and legal priority rules; unpaid support remains due.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- N.D.C.C. chapter 14-09, child support and income withholding
North Dakota Legislative Council 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
Changelog: page reviewed . Material changes appear in the update log.