Loss of Household Services for Matrimonial Cases
Household Services applied to matrimonial litigation: methodology, deliverables, and case-specific considerations.
How Loss of Household Services applies to Matrimonial
A vocational evaluation reconstructs the spouse's earning capacity based on education, training, work history, and local labor market conditions, addressing any re-entry timeline and retraining needs.
Typical deliverables
A written expert report, supporting data appendices, and, when retained, deposition and trial testimony.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is earning capacity imputation in divorce?
When a court finds that a spouse is voluntarily underemployed or unemployed, it may impute earning capacity based on education, training, and labor market data, applying that figure rather than actual income to support calculations.
How does a vocational expert address re-entry after a career interruption?
The expert evaluates skill currency, retraining needs, expected re-entry wage trajectory, and a realistic timeline to reach full earning capacity, supported by labor market data.
Are matrimonial vocational reports different from personal injury reports?
Yes. Matrimonial reports focus on prospective earning capacity for support purposes, while personal injury reports focus on the effect of an injury on capacity to earn. Methodology and labor market data are similar; application differs.
References
- BLS Occupational Employment StatisticsGovernment
- O*NET OnLineGovernment
- Census Bureau - Educational Attainment & EarningsGovernment
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