10/07/2026
Did your spouse quit their job during the divorce to lower their income?
That doesn’t necessarily mean the court will use their new income when calculating support. In Texas, intentional underemployment can allow the court to consider earning potential instead.
Work history, education, prior earnings, and the timing of the job change can all matter.
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