In marital separation cases, a vocational assessment can assist in determining potential maximum earning capacity based on an individual's work history, transferable skills and the current labour market (i.e., occupation availability). This determination takes into consideration any existing physical, psychological and/or cognitive issues or medical conditions that could interfere with employability, family duties (i.e., responsibility for child care or care of an aging parent) and the individual's capacity for part or full time employment based on these considerations, if applicable. Depending on the complexity of the case, an objective report may be prepared without the individual attending our office for a formal assessment.
Imputing Income
The ending of any relationship is difficult and in instances of marital separation the sorting of financial matters can be additionally challenging. In couples with an imbalance in earnings such as in instances where one individual remained out of the workforce to care for children for an extended period of time, determining vocational potential and earning capacity, and/or imputing of income may be required to assist in determining equitable support payments.
Our vocational evaluators examine all factors when determining earning/vocational capacity and imputing income. This includes but is not limited to an individual's work history, education level, potential for advancement within his or her area(s) of expertise, self versus employee opportunities, capacity for retraining based on academic aptitude, capacity for full or part time employment, the regional labour market, and health factors that can affect employment including psychological, cognitive and physical issues. This assists your clients in reaching conclusions that are well-researched, realistic and specific to their regional labour market.
Our vocational evaluators examine all factors when determining earning/vocational capacity and imputing income. This includes but is not limited to an individual's work history, education level, potential for advancement within his or her area(s) of expertise, self versus employee opportunities, capacity for retraining based on academic aptitude, capacity for full or part time employment, the regional labour market, and health factors that can affect employment including psychological, cognitive and physical issues. This assists your clients in reaching conclusions that are well-researched, realistic and specific to their regional labour market.