Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA)
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:
Without arrearage
50% with a second family
60% Single
With Arrearage
55% with a second family and 12+ weeks in arrears
65% Single 12+ weeks in arrears
Source: Office of Child Support Enforcement.