Imputed Income
Imputed income is income a Florida court assigns to a parent who is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed when calculating child support. Rather than using the parent's actual lower earnings, the judge estimates what they could earn based on their work history, education, and local job market. This prevents a parent from dodging support by quitting a job or working below their ability.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
Income attributed to a voluntarily unemployed or underemployed parent under F.S. §61.30(2)(b) based on recent work history, qualifications, and prevailing community earnings, used in the child support guidelines calculation.
Example
After he quit his engineering job to avoid support, the court used imputed income reflecting his former salary.
Related Statutes
- 61.30
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