Family Law Term

Imputation of Income

Definition

When a court assigns a higher income to a parent who is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed for child support calculations. Based on education, work history, and job market.

Related terms

GAL (Guardian Ad Litem)
A person (usually an attorney) appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child during custody proceedings. Interviews the child and makes recommendations.
Hearing
A court proceeding where both parties present arguments and evidence to a judge. Can be a motion hearing, a plenary hearing (mini-trial), or a final hearing.
Interrogatories
Written questions sent to the other party during discovery that must be answered under oath within a specific timeframe. Used to gather facts about finances, lifestyle, and parenting.
Judgment of Divorce
The final court order that legally ends a marriage. Includes provisions for custody, support, property division, and any other agreed-upon or court-ordered terms.
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