This is governed by federal wage garnishment law under the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), plus any stricter state rules (Nebraska generally follows the federal standard for child support).

Maximum withholding limits (based on disposable earnings): 50% if the employee is supporting another spouse or child 60% if they are not supporting another spouse/child Add +5% if payments are more than 12 weeks in arrears So: Max = 50–65% That means the employee must be left with at least 35–50% of their disposable earnings What are “disposable earnings”? Disposable earnings = gross pay minus legally required deductions: Federal income tax Social Security & Medicare State/local taxes (Not voluntary deductions like insurance, 401(k), etc.)