Trial Testimony for Matrimonial Cases

Matrimonial testimony takes place in family court, typically bench trial, addressing imputation, re-entry timeline, and labor market data.

Checklist

  1. Prepare for family court procedure
  2. Rehearse imputation explanation
  3. Prepare on re-entry timeline
  4. Coordinate with counsel on support-framework terminology

Questions to ask the expert

  • How did you derive the imputed earning capacity?
  • When could the spouse realistically re-enter the workforce?
  • What earnings are supported by the labor market?

Timeline

1 day-of-hearing prep session.

Required documents

  • Imputation analysis
  • Labor market data

Common pitfalls

  • Applying civil-litigation tone to family court
  • Missing state-specific support terminology

Frequently Asked Questions

How receptive are family courts to vocational imputation?

Widely accepted when methodology is clear and data is jurisdiction-specific.

References

  1. BLS OESGovernment

Ready to Get Started on matrimonial cases?

Contact KWVRS to discuss scope, timing, and the deliverables appropriate to the matter. Plaintiff and defense.