Applying a DVD Method

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Applying a DVD Method

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The workspace for the DVD Data Methods is divided into three tabbed pages. The tabs appear below the Event Definition section of the Edit Event Workspace and have a blue background.

DVD Data Method Tabs

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To apply one of the DVD Data Methods:

tog_minusStep 1: Select the Plaintiff's Demographics

Select the DVD Demographics page. Use the drop down lists to choose the demographic settings at the current event in the plaintiff's life. These settings determine which DVD data table or tables are applied. Different tables may be applied while these setting are in effect to match the age of the plaintiff and the ages of any children he may have.

Note:

Due to the nature of the underlying DVD data, changing an input's setting can enable or disable other inputs. The only input that is always enabled is the first one, the Married input. When the Married input is set to Not Applied, all of the other inputs are disabled.

DVD Demographics Page

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tog_minusStep 2: Select the Services the Plaintiff Performed

Select the DVD Services page. Fill the checkboxes that match the services that the plaintiff performs.

Note:

Failing to select the services performed is a common mistake. If the value of household services is reported to be zero, you may have forgotten to complete this step.

DVD Services Page

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tog_minusStep 3: Review the Calculated Values

Select the DVD Values page. This page displays the results of the inputs for the current event, and lets you adjust the calculated value for regional economic differences. For more help see Applying a Regional Adjustment.

DVD Values Page

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