Consumer Credit Protection Act: Federal law that limits the amount that may be withheld from earnings to satisfy child support obligations. Regardless of the number of withholding orders that have been served, the maximum that may be withheld for child support is: Without arrearage: 50% with a second family 60% single With arrearage: 55% with a second family and 12+ weeks in arrears 65% single and 12+ weeks in arrears

Consumer Credit Protection Act. The Consumer Credit Protection Act defines the limit that may be withheld from earnings to satisfy garnishment or child support collections. Regardless of the number of withholding orders that have been served, the maximum that may be withheld for child support is: 50% Has a second family - no arrearage or 12 weeks in arrears 60% Single Ð no arrearage or 12 weeks in arrears 55% Has a second family & 12+ weeks in arrears 65% Single & 12+ weeks in arrears Many states have set their own limits, which is allowable provided they do not exceed the federal limits. or example, the maximum amount that may be withheld from an employee's disposable earnings in Texas is 50% and the limit in Wyoming is 35%.

Consumer Credit Protection Act. Federal law that limits the amount that may be withheld from earnings to satisfy child support obligations. States are allowed to set their own limits provided they do not exceed the Federal limits. Regardless of the number or withholding orders that have been served, the maximum that may be withheld for child support is

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