Wage Garnishment in Nebraska
How much of your paycheck can be garnished in Nebraska and how to claim an exemption.
Short answer: No more than the lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings or the amount above 30 times the federal minimum wage; for a head of a family, no more than 15%. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1558
| Wage garnishment limit | No more than the lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings or the amount above 30 times the federal minimum wage; for a head of a family, no more than 15%. The limits do not apply to support orders, Chapter 13 bankruptcy orders, or tax debts. An employer may not fire a worker over a garnishment for one debt. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1558 |
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| Claiming an exemption | Garnishment: the court sends a Notice to Judgment Debtor with the garnishment. You must file a claim of exemptions and request for hearing (form CC 3:8N) with the court within 3 business days of receiving the notice, or you may lose the right to claim the exemption. Execution on property: file the Request for Hearing on the notice of exemptions form within 20 days of receiving it; the court holds a hearing within 10 days. Request for hearing form: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/CC-3-8N.pdf. § 25-1516: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-1516 |
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FAQ
How much of my wages can be garnished in Nebraska?
No more than the lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings or the amount above 30 times the federal minimum wage; for a head of a family, no more than 15%. The limits do not apply to support orders, Chapter 13 bankruptcy orders, or tax debts. An employer may not fire a worker over a garnishment for one debt.
How do I stop a garnishment or claim an exemption in Nebraska?
Garnishment: the court sends a Notice to Judgment Debtor with the garnishment. You must file a claim of exemptions and request for hearing (form CC 3:8N) with the court within 3 business days of receiving the notice, or you may lose the right to claim the exemption. Execution on property: file the Request for Hearing on the notice of exemptions form within 20 days of receiving it; the court holds a hearing within 10 days.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.