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- Spousal Earnings Valuation

Spousal Earnings Valuation

WE provide the following Spousal Earnings services to our clients:

• Determination of Spousal Earnings Capacity

• Computation of Enhanced Earnings From Degrees/Licenses Obtained

• Estimate the Financial Impact of the Misuse of Martial Assets

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Some of our recent Spousal Earnings engagements include:

We provided analysis and testimony of the future earnings potential for counsel regarding income appropriate for child support and alimony purposes, Spouse was an attorney who chose not to practice law after the separation. Our analysis estimated the value of the spouse’s earnings potential had the legal career been continued.

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We determined the future earnings potential to provide the income appropriate for child support and alimony purposes. The spouse had remained at home to raise a family for an extended period. Our analysis estimated the value of the spouse’s earnings potential under the assumption that an extended period of absence from the labor force would adversely effect earnings potential.

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We provided analysis of the enhanced earnings potential for counsel regarding income appropriate for alimony purposes, Spouse had obtained an advanced degree during the marriage. Our analysis estimated the enhanced value of the spouse’s earnings potential resulting from the employment requiring the advanced degree.

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We analyzed the future earnings potential for counsel to determine the appropriate income for alimony purposes, Spouse was a licensed health care professional who chose to work in a lower paid administrative position after the separation. Our analysis estimated the value of the spouse’s earnings potential had the professional career been continued.

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We estimated the financial impact of the misuse and dissipation of marital assets for counsel. The analysis was conducted for purposes of determining the appropriate distribution of marital assets. Our analysis estimated the value of the misused assets under various financial assumption.

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We prepared an analysis of the economic loss suffered by the spouse who was a co-founder and active employee of family-owned business enterprise. We estimated the spouse’s loss of wages, benefits and commissions resulting from the wrongful termination from the company.

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