Imputation of Income

Sec. 154.0655. IMPUTATION OF INCOME. (a) In this section, "resources" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.062(b). (b) To the extent possible, the court shall rely on evidence of a party's resources when applying the support guidelines. (c) In the absence of evidence of a party's resources, the court, when applying Section 154.066 or 154.068, shall consider relevant background circumstances regarding the obligor, including: (1) the obligor's: (A) assets; (B) residence; (C) employment; (D) earnings history; (E) job skills; (F) educational attainment; (G) literacy; (H) age; (I) health; (J) criminal history; (K) barriers to employment; and (L) record of seeking work; (2) job opportunities in the obligor's community; (3) the prevailing wage in the obligor's community; and (4) whether there are employers willing to hire the obligor. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 552 (S.B. 286), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.