58. Unemployed, Underemployed, or Starting Over? Vocational Expert Dr. Sabrina Taylor Explains Income Issues in Divorce

<p>Separation and divorce completely changes a family’s financial reality, especially when one spouse has been out of the workforce or is earning less than they may be capable of earning. In this episode of Legal Lounge, Theresa speaks with vocational expert Dr. Sabrina Taylor about how many factors - including education, transferable skills, and local job opportunities - can affect employability and earning capacity. They explain why a person’s current income or lack of employment does not always tell the whole story. Vocational evaluations can bring objective information into disputes involving alimony, child support, and post-divorce financial planning. The conversation also offers a realistic look at what happens when one household becomes two – and why both spouses may need to reconsider their careers, budgets, and expectations for the future.</p><p>Dr. Sabrina Taylor, PhD, LPC (DC), CRC, CWIP, is the founder of Benefits Understood Counseling Services and a vocational expert specializing in forensic vocational evaluations, employability analysis, earning capacity, transferable skills, labor market research, and vocational rehabilitation. Her work helps attorneys and individuals better understand realistic employment options and income potential in family law and other legal matters.</p><p>Connect with Dr. Taylor:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.benefitsunderstood.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtaylorisin/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p></li><li><p><a href="mailto:bumailbox@benefitsunderstood.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bumailbox@benefitsunderstood.com</a> </p></li><li><p>410-618-3699</p></li></ul><p><strong>From prenuptial agreements to divorce, Modern Legal is here to protect your family at all stages of life. With new offices now open in Waxhaw, Gastonia, and Statesville, you can </strong><a href="http://www.modernlegalnc.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>schedule a consultation</strong></a><strong> with our team today at the location most convenient for you.</strong></p><p>3 Realities About Earning Capacity After Divorce:</p><ul><li><p>Your current income or lack of employment compared to your earning capacity are not necessarily the same. A vocational evaluation considers employment history, education, transferable skills, functional limitations, training needs, and local labor-ma