An Accountancy Corporation
There is indeed a missing component in the divorce process. Although not always required, it is a service that can actually increase clients’ level of satisfaction with their Family Law attorney. To have a clear picture of one’s own financial outlook five, 10 or even 20 years down the road can serve as a blessing…
Case Background Melvin and Maureen Collins were married for thirty-five years. In 2005, the couple separated and subsequently divorced. Melvin, who was the sole breadwinner, has been employed as a professor of economics at a prestigious Orange County university. During their marriage, Maureen was a stay-at-home mom. Their divorce settlement included a monthly spousal support…
Approximately three years after their marriage, Dawnel and Frank Bonvino purchased a family home in Westlake Village with a down payment from husband’s resources and the proceeds from a loan in his name. The property was purchased in 1996. Title to the home was taken in Frank’s name as sole and separate property. Approximately 15…
Ron J. Anfuso, CPA/ABV, An Accountancy Corporation, was retained by a Family Law attorney on behalf of Jonathan Brown to perform accounting services. Our efforts included, but were not limited to (a) tracing the source, to separate or community property, of funds used to purchase a condominium in South Africa, and to determine the community…
Ron J. Anfuso, CPA/ABV, An Accountancy Corporation, was retained by a Family Law attorney on behalf of Jonathan Brown to perform accounting services. Our efforts included, but were not limited to (a) tracing the source, to separate or community property, of funds used to purchase a condominium in South Africa, and to determine the community…
Fred and Mary Brown had been married for almost 30 years. As a member of the senior management team of a Fortune 500 company, Fred was earning more than $1,250,000 a year. His objective was to attain a quick divorce. He had fallen in love with another woman, wanted a complete break from his marital…
The party guilty of hiding assets and income during a marital dissolution proceeding is usually the spouse who is the major breadwinner, runs a business or handles the family finances. One of the valued tasks of a Forensic Accountant representing the more dependent party is to look for and uncover any hidden assets of the…
The Case of Smith versusJones & Jones (Continued) Part one of this feature article introduced the malpractice action against the firm of Jones & Jones, LLP.** In this case, the plaintiff, Simon Smith, alleged that the law firm breached the Attorney Standard of Care for Family Law practitioners. In part one, I presented background on…
In the practice of Family Law, it is the attorney’s duty to inform clients of all reasonably evident legal issues or problems and to surpass his scope of representation when necessary, including recommending consultations with other professionals, such as Forensic Accountants. Falling within this sphere of responsibility includes advising clients concerning the potential of double…
Documents Needed for Incorporated Businesses There are specific documents concerning corporations that Forensic Accountants frequently request to review in a dissolution matter. Typical ones include articles of incorporation, by-laws, corporate minutes, stock certificate books, stock ownership lists, organograms and job descriptions of key officers. Articles of incorporation: Forensic Accountants want to know when the company…