Earning Capacity Report
& Return To Work
“ I would highly recommend Claire's reports. The reports are well researched and are a comprehensive analysis of an individual's capacity to work. The reports take account of factors such any barriers an individual may face in finding work, an individual’s skills and experience and how these might be enhanced, the local job market, the economy and salary surveys. The reports draw upon Claire’s extensive experience of 20 years in the recruitment industry. They can greatly assist the parties in claims for financial provision particularly the consideration of spousal maintenance i.e. whether these orders should be made and how long for.” Saika Alam, Partner, Branch Austin (Family Law)
Claire Deacon recently provided an Earning Capacity Report to assist a separated couple in mediation with me. There are often issues regarding work with disputes about how much a party might be able to work, and what level of income they might be expected to achieve. This is an issue where it is often challenging to find common ground so being able to obtain an expert report from an experienced professional really helped to inform their discussions so that they were able to find a way forward based on what was objectively realistic with regard to work. Claire’s report was thorough in having researched and evaluated all of the potential options based on the experience the person had. It also dealt with the question of the hours that were able to be worked together with the salary that might reasonably be expected, and the timeframe within which this was likely to be achieved. It was a really useful report that ultimately led to the parties being able to find a way forward. Louisa Whitney, LKW Family Mediation
Often, in cases such as divorce or family mediation, one partner may have to return to work, increase their hours or change their whole career. Even if Spousal Maintenance is awarded, it is often for a limited period until the recipient can be expected to return to work full time. If the recipient of spousal maintenance has children, they will often be required to return to full time employment when all the children reach senior school.
​
This is a cause of much contention in divorce cases and, often, emotions and resentment can cloud both parties' judgement of what is reasonable, fair and achieveable. Genuine barriers to working can often be overlooked or seen as making excuses.
​
My Earning Capacity Report is an independent, professional assessment of an individual's capacity to work. It may contain research and analysis on roles that are appropriate for the individual to undertake, and it will also contain any barriers to working, returning to work or increasing one's hours. It is used in UK family law as a discussion aid during mediation.
After a comprehensive interview with the client, the local job market will be analysed, together with a salary survey to gain an estimate of the salary an individual could achieve. It will include an estimation of the timescales involved for the person to return to work and the route they should take as well as childcare costs or reduction in benefits that will need to be taken into account.
The report will also recommend any training, work experience or voluntary hours that should be undertaken to maximise an individual's earning capacity. Recommendations can be given for short, medium and long term working scenarios.
​
What is unique about my report is that I have 23 years of experience within recruitment. I have interviewed candidates from a multitude of industries, in many different countries and have worked for clients on a whole range of roles from Teaching Assistant to CEO. I have also been divorced myself and have represented myself in Court.
​
I write reports for people who want an expert opinion on what their earning capacity could be and it takes into account any barriers they have to work ie childcare, learning disability or special educational needs, for example.
​
I am also able to work side-by-side my clients as a coach to help them take the next step forward to achieving work that is both rewarding and that fits in with their responsibilities and the directions from their divorce.
​
Please contact me for more information and for pricing.​
​