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The number of marriages that end in divorce in this country continues to rise. Even the most amicable of splits must ultimately be settled in a court of law. This creates greater pressures on the family court system, and more business for law firms specializing in Family Law. These cases of divorce often require the reconciliation of many complex issues. Child custody and visitation, division of property, alimony and child support are among the most important. It is in the area of spousal and child support that the services of an Employability Expert are most vital.

Steve Miller, The Employability Expert, notes, " In my experience, the vast majority of alimony awards can be reduced to two key factors: 1) The imputed income of the husband, and 2) The imputed income of the wife. "

The word imputed is important here, because in many divorce cases, the current income or employment status may not reflect the true earning power of either party. One spouse may not be currently employed. Or a spouse may take a position with a lesser salary than what he or she is capable of earning, often in an attempt to influence the support settlement.

Steve Miller illustrates the point:

I was retained as an expert witness by a doctor who was going through a divorce. Although his wife had not been employed for several years, she had previously worked as a registered nurse. She claimed that her years out of the work force had rendered her unemployable.

I interviewed the woman, and conducted a thorough search of the job market. I learned that the woman had earned a good salary in her previous employment, had received positive reviews from her employer, and had been considered highly competent in her field. I researched the job skills and educational requirements for that position in today's job market.

My report and testimony convinced a judge that the woman, after taking refresher courses to bring her license up to date, would easily be able to earn between $55,000 and $60,000 per year. The judge reduced the alimony award by a percentage of the imputed income , resulting in significant savings for my client.

The Need for an Employability Expert

The issues of employability, due diligence and true value in the job market are not subjective. There are objective criteria which are used to determine a person's value in the marketplace. Criteria which, when presented by an expert, will be accepted by a judge or jury in a court of law.

An employability expert will conduct a thorough interview of the person in question, will check their employment and salary history, will research the job market in the person's field, and will prepare a detailed and accurate evaluation of that person's value in the job market.

But that is only half the battle. In order for a court to accept the evaluation as expert testimony, the expert has to be knowledgeable, experienced and credible. As a qualified employability expert, Steve Miller produced thousands of Employability Evaluations, and has testified in numerous state and federal court cases as a qualified employability expert. His staff has years of practical experience in the field of employability.

Don't Settle for Less

Because of the fear of the high emotional and economic costs of litigation, many parties in family law cases needlessly choose to settle out of court, rather than fight. And they may end up paying too much , or receiving too little in the way of spousal support. The Miller Group is championing the legally accepted concept and application of imputed income. See for yourself how the Miller Group can help your firm and your clients.

Steve Miller,
Employability Expert

Steve Miller has served as a guest speaker in the area of employability and mitigation of damages for many Fortune 500 companies, law firms and professional associations.

If you would like further information about our services or if you would like to discuss a particular case, please contact our office.

Areas of Expertise:

• Family Law
• Personal Injury
• Discrimination
• Wrongful Discharge

For a list of satisfied clients or a free initial consultation,
call 609-395-1800 today.

The Miller Group

83 Stults Road

Dayton, NJ 08810

Phone: 609-395-1800

Fax: 609-395-0828

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