Kraisinger v. Kraisinger
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
928 A.2d 333 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2007)
Relevant factsFree
Paul and Angelique Kraisinger divorced after having four children; Angelique had not worked outside the home and continued staying home with the children after the divorce, under a separation agreement requiring Paul to pay $2,000 monthly child support. When Angelique petitioned for increased support, the trial court applied the nurturing parent doctrine, permitting her to continue staying home until the youngest child reached school age. Paul appealed, arguing Angelique's earning capacity should be imputed to reduce his support obligation.
IssueFree
Whether the earning capacity of a parent who elects to stay home with a young child must be considered when calculating child support.