Reviewed for current 2026 law
Vermont Child Support Garnishment Calculator
Apply both the federal aggregate ceiling and Vermont’s arrears-payment rule.
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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 15 V.S.A. §§ 785 and 789; 15 U.S.C. § 1673. Rules last reviewed 2026-08-10.
Current support has priority
Sections 785 and 789 incorporate the federal CCPA ceiling.
An added arrears amount ordinarily cannot exceed 25% of the existing current-support obligation and still must fit under the federal cap.
Do not confuse the two percentages
The calculator estimates the aggregate CCPA ceiling; the 25% rule limits an added arrears installment.
What this estimate includes
- Aggregate federal ceiling
What it leaves out
- Exact arrears installment
- Multiple-order allocation
- Payroll timing
Vermont garnishment calculator FAQs
What is the federal range?
50% to 65% of disposable earnings.
What gets priority?
Current support.
What does the 25% limit measure?
The added arrears payment relative to the existing support obligation.
Does that override CCPA?
No.
Are gross wages used?
No.
Is the maximum always withheld?
No.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- 15 V.S.A. §§ 785 and 789 — withholding limits and priorities
Vermont General Assembly 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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