Name on the check

This rule presumes that income received in the spouse’s name is their separate income

Income paid to one spouse on their behalf is presumed to be that spouse’s income

One-half of income paid to both spouses is assigned to each spouse

With no documentation of ownership, one-half of all income is assigned to each spouse

Income received in the name of either or both spouses and another person(s) is assigned according to their proportionate share