Complex Asset Analysis for Family Law Litigation
In family law cases, identifying, valuing, and tracing assets is critical to achieving an equitable division. We provide attorneys with the specialized financial analysis needed to navigate intricate portfolios, ensuring business interests, retirement accounts, and investments are accurately analyzed and documented for settlement or trial.
Real Estate
Analysis of residential and commercial properties using values provided by your appraisers. Our services also include mortgage tracing.
Business Interests
Deep dive into closely held entities, professional practices, and partnership capital accounts.
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive review of 401(k)s, IRAs, and defined benefit plans for accurate characterization.
Investments
Tracing and analysis of brokerage accounts and stock options, including transfers, deposits, withdrawals, and undisclosed accounts.
Our Analysis Process
01
Information Intake
We begin by gathering all financial disclosures and identifying missing documents.
02
Classification & Auditing
Assets are categorized by type—real estate, retirement plans, business interests, and investments. Our detailed audit ensures that all accounts and assets have been disclosed and suspicious activity has been flagged.
03
Tracing & Characterization
We perform complex tracing for separate property claims and reimbursements, providing a clear trail for community and separate asset characterization.
04
Final Reporting & Exhibits
Findings are compiled into professional schedules and summaries ready for trial or settlement negotiation, providing the financial evidence needed for strategy.
Settlement Strategy & Support
- Identify undisclosed assets or expenditures for equitable division.
- Tracing separate property claims to protect premarital investment accounts.
- Provide clear visual exhibits to facilitated mediation without trial.
Trial Readiness & Precision
- Identify waste of community funds.
- Analyze complex income information for accurate support calculations.
- Ensure that supporting documents are available for trial exhibits.