If the Court decides that it is going to impute a party with income, it will next need to decide what income to use. If a party is not working enough hours, imputing income is somewhat simple. The Court will likely use the existing hourly rate and multiply it by the number of hours the […]
Imputing Income 2
We recently discussed what it means for the Court to impute you with income. We explained that without a good reason, if you are unemployed, or under employed, the Court can assess you with a higher income than you actually have when doing its support calculations. If you are at risk of being imputed with […]
Imputing Income
During child support and maintenance determinations, the Court will assess parties’ incomes. Not only will the Court look at the numbers, but in some cases, the circumstances surrounding one’s employment will be relevant. If historically you have made a lot of money, and intentionally decrease your income to avoid paying support, you are likely going […]
Why Joint Appraisals, Evaluations or Occupational Examinations may benefit you?
Why Joint Appraisals, Evaluations or Occupational Examinations may benefit you? Upon the filing for a divorce, there are various assets with unknown values to be had between the two of you. As lawyers, we are only licensed to advise you through your divorce in consideration of the benefits and risks of your position for […]