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
- Prepare for family court procedure
- Rehearse imputation explanation
- Prepare on re-entry timeline
- 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
- 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.