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Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Yes, California is a no-fault state. However, no fault relates only to grounds for the termination of a marriage. Financial fault, on the other hand, has no limits. It can lie in the past, present or future. In fact, it seems that as time passes…
Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Yes, of course, California is a no-fault state. However, no fault relates only to grounds for the termination of a marriage. Financial fault, on the other hand, has no limits. It can lie in the past, present or future. In fact, it seems that as…
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…
Frank Bonvino’s Appeal Frank Bonvino based his appeal of the trial court’s decision on the contention that there was no evidence he transmuted his separate property to community property. By plain language of this statute, Family Code §2640 applies to separate property contributions that are traceable from a community property asset at dissolution. Section 2640…
By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Not all marital dissolution cases require the services of a Forensic Accountant. However, many of the more complicated cases in this ever complex and changing area of law do. Some of the reasons to retain a Forensic Accountant are as follows: When unreported or underreported income…
Fourth Appellate District: Michael O’Shea V. Susan F. Lindenberg, et al Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA In a case for child support, after the court awarded O’Shea’s ex-wife what he believed was excessive child support, he filed a legal malpractice action. His most significant allegation of negligence was that Lindenberg…
By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA* Case Cite: 53 Cal. App. 17, 199 P. 885Date: May 26, 1921Court: Second Appellate District, Division One This case involved apportionment of community and separate property business interests Background: In March of 1916, when Frank Van Camp married Euphrasia, he was the president and general manager…
By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA This case involves apportionment of community and separate property for business interests and provides the guidelines for Forensic Accountants in valuing the community property interest in premarital businesses for dissolution cases. Background: Family Code §770 states that when a spouse owns a business at the date…
By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA A new case typically begins with a phone call from a Family Law attorney who needs forensic accounting assistance on a case. My first action is to proceed with an intake procedure to ensure there is no conflict of interest. I ask for: • The client’s…
By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Forensic Accounting is the practice of accounting in support of litigation. A Forensic Accountant provides an accounting analysis suitable to the court that will form the basis for discussion, debate and ultimately judicial decision. A Forensic Accountant utilizes specialized accounting skills to conduct an investigation into…