ability to support

ability to support
As an element of nonsupport constituting a ground for divorce: -the capacity to work gainfully and opportunity to do so; in some jurisdictions, the possession of property or funds from which support may be provided. 24 Am J2d Divorce & S § 143.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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