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Alabama Support Withholding Calculator

Choose the second-family and 12-week arrears facts required by Rule 660-3-16-.04.

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Earnings

Weekly pay left after deductions required by law, such as taxes (15 U.S.C. 1672). Voluntary deductions still count as disposable.

Situation
Does the paying parent support another spouse or dependent child?
Do the arrears cover a period more than 12 weeks ago?

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)).

How this limit was computed
Line itemAmount
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 Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-3-16-.04. Rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.

Alabama states all four CCPA tiers

The administrative rule sets 50% or 55% when the obligor supports a second family and 60% or 65% otherwise.

The extra five points apply only when arrears exceed 12 weeks.

Second family
50% or 55%source
No second family
60% or 65%source

Start with disposable income

Use pay remaining after deductions required by law.

What this estimate includes

  • Maximum withholding ceiling

What it leaves out

  • Allocation across orders
  • Payroll fee

Alabama withholding calculator FAQs

Is 65% always used?

No.

When is 55% used?

A second family plus arrears more than 12 weeks.

What if there are multiple orders?

The rule prioritizes current support and may require review.

What are disposable earnings?

Earnings after legally required deductions.

Does medical support come first?

The rule prioritizes current child support in the stated IV-D shortfall situation.

Is this legal advice?

No.

Official sources

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