Voluntary underemployment is a big issue in some divorces. Occasionally, one party to the divorce may try to lower their child support obligation by reducing their income. This is because in most cases the divorce court presumes the child support guidelines are proper. If you suspect your spouse has reduced their income intentionally to reduce child support or other court ordered payments you may be dealing with a case of voluntary underemployment.

Proving voluntary underemployment is important because it allows the family court to deviate from Read more…