In calculating child support, the circuit court applied a $15 per hour wage to appellant because the evidence showed that appellant could earn at least that amount if he chose to seek work. Regardless of whether a person is working or unemployed, a court can impute income to a person if the court believes the person is capable of earning that income.
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