Family Law Services Handbook The Role of the Financial Expert [Hardcover]

Up to fifty percent of financial forensic services are performed in divorces, or in family law business valuations. Providing the first definitive publication on family law for accountants, this book addresses topics unique to family law accounting, tax, valuation and practice. The coverage begins with pre-engagement of the client and proceeds through to trial and preparation and presentation. Sample checklists, work papers, and trial exhibits are included. CPAs and attorneys will benefit from this handbook’s tips on providing financial services in the family law arena.Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Part I Family Law Litigation And Financial Experts.

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION.

1.1 Introduction.

1.2 Development Of Property Law.

1.3 U.S. Property Systems.

1.4 Role Of Fault In Divorce.

1.5 Support.

1.6 Property Valuation.

1.7 Property Division.

1.8 Income Tax.

1.9 Marital Fraud.

1.10 Conclusion.

Chapter 2 DIVORCE ASSIGNMENT & THE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

2.1 Initial Contact.

2.2 Engagement Terms And Conditions.

2.3 Case Management.

2.4 List Of Cases.

2.5 Sample Engagement Letter.

2.6 Endnotes.

Chapter 3 PLANNING AND COORDINATING DISCOVERY.

3.1 Introduction – Developing A Roadmap.

3.2 Forms Of Discovery.

3.3 Financial Experts.

3.4 Expert Discovery.

3.5 Evaluation Of Adverse Expert.

3.6 Conclusion.

Part II Child And Spousal Support.

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