Imputed Income

The Divorce Dictionary is your plain-language guide to 400+ legal, financial, and emotional terms. Whether you're considering divorce or deep in the process, this compassionate glossary helps you feel informed, empowered, and supported—one term at a time.  If someone isn’t working but could be earning money, the court might treat them as if they do. That imaginary income is called “imputed income” and is used to calculate support.