1. Home
  2. Business & Finance
  3. Credit / Debt Management

How Much Can Be Garnished for Child Support or Alimony?

By , About.com Guide

Question: How Much Can Be Garnished for Child Support or Alimony?
Answer:

The Consumer Credit Protection Act limits the amount your wages can be garnished to cover child support or spousal support. If you are supporting another spouse or child, a maximum of 50% can be garnished. If you are not, up to 60% of your wages can be garnished.

Explore Credit / Debt Management
About.com Special Features

10 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Credit

Easy steps to take control of your credit card debt. More >

Year End Tax Planning

Discover financial planning opportunities with these three tips. More >

  1. Home
  2. Business & Finance
  3. Credit / Debt Management
  4. Debt Collection
  5. Garnishment
  6. Wage Garnishment - How Much Can Be Garnished for Child Support or Alimony>

©2010 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.