188 W. Va. 476 - Jeffrey v. Jeffrey’s Empirical Analysis

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8 state decisions

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1. “If a determination is made that ‘a limitation on income is not justified in that it is a result of a self-induced decline in income, a refusal to occupy time profitably, or an unwillingness to accept employment and earn an adequate sum, the court or master may consider evidence establishing the support obligor’s earning capacity in the local job market, and may attribute income to such obligor.’ 6 W.Va.C.S.R. 78-16-4.1.2 [1988], In the alternative, if an obligor is remarried and is ‘unemployed, underemployed or is otherwise working below full earning capacity,' the court or master may attribute income in the amount which can be earned working full-time at a job paying the current minimum wage. 6 W.Va.C.S.R. 78-6-4.1.3.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 196 W. Va. 508 - State Ex Rel. Martin v. Spry

2. “In ascertaining legislative intent, effect must be given to each part of the statute and the statute as a whole so as to accomplish the general purpose of the legislation.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 191 W. Va. 686 - State Ex Rel. Holmes v. Gainer