How does a court consider the income of a stay-at-home parent when awarding alimony?

When a court is considering awarding alimony in Oklahoma, they take into account the income of both parties. This includes the stay-at-home parent. The court must consider the earning power of both parties, even when one does not have income from employment. For a stay-at-home parent, the court will assess the potential earning power of the spouse. This is based on the education or training the spouse has, work experience, age and health. The court will also consider the current market for the type of work the stay-at-home parent could do. This potential earning power is then used to calculate alimony. When the court awards alimony, they also take into account the amount of the spouse’s contribution to the household, such as caring for the children or doing housework. The court must consider the lack of a stay-at-home parent’s current income or any potential future income when assessing alimony. If the stay-at-home spouse has potential earning power and does not have any special needs that would affect their earning power, the court may not award alimony. The court may consider whether the stay-at-home parent could earn sufficient income and provide for their own needs. The court will also take into account any marital assets, debts, and liabilities when making their decision.

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How does a court consider the income of a stay-at-home parent when awarding alimony?

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