Certification of Employment Search

A Certification of Employment Search details a party’s efforts to find employment or increase their income in an alimony case. The certification includes information about the party’s job search activities, such as the number of applications submitted, interviews attended, and any job offers received. The certification may also include information about the party’s efforts to improve their employability, such as attending job training programs or pursuing additional education. The purpose of the certification is to demonstrate a good faith effort by the party to become self-supporting and reduce their need for alimony. The court may consider the information provided in the certification when determining the appropriate amount and duration of alimony, as well as any imputation of income based on the party’s earning capacity. If the court finds that the party has not made a reasonable effort to find employment or increase their income, it may impute income to them based on their skills, education, and experience, and adjust the alimony award accordingly.