By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Ron’s Corner The marriage dissolution trial of Carol Smith (Petitioner) and James Smith (Respondent) commenced on April 8, 2024. Carol and James were married on April 19, 2008 and separated on June 23, 2016. The parties had three minor children. Petitioner filed for divorce on September…
Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA In our previous issue of Forensic Accounting Today, I presented a case that was not a family law matter. This was the first time I had done so. Sometimes we do get involved with other legal cases, such as civil litigation, trust, and probate disputes.…
In re the Marriage of Richard and Roberta Kubek Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Ron’s Corner In 2015, we presented the appeal of In re Marriage of Dawnel and Frank Bonvino. The appeal of this case reversed the trial court’s decision, which concluded that Frank had not transmuted his separate property…
By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Ron’s Corner When an attorney who hires a forensic accounting firm fails to promptly deliver all of the essential documents to that firm, it becomes unnecessarily difficult to conduct a thorough investigation and analysis. Thus, it creates a challenge to prepare a valid, thorough report that…
By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Allen Johnson (petitioner) and Jessica Johnson (respondent) were married for 18 years. Prior to their marriage, Allen had invested in 16 properties. His life task was to buy properties and then remodel, rent and hold, or sell them. I served as the forensic accountant for Allen.…
Receiving a Request for Services By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA When we receive a request for services from an attorney, I do the following: • Ask for the basic information on the case. • Get the name of both parties, and who is the petitioner and the respondent. • Obtain the…
Divorce can be a difficult process, especially when there are financial inequalities between the two spouses. In such cases, it is essential to ensure an open and honest exchange of information so that both parties have a clear understanding of the finances. In most families, one spouse may have more knowledge and skill regarding the…
John Lawler (Petitioner) Versus Carol Lawler (Respondent) Forensic Accountants’ Positions and Ruling by the Court Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA In the previous newsletter, I discussed the stipulations agreed upon by the parties for this trial, as well as a brief mention of the positions the forensic accountants would need…
Even when couples know that divorce is inevitable, many are afraid to venture forward out of fear that they will not financially survive. Issues such as how to split the assets and divide the cash flow may be of concern, but with the help of neutral financial professionals, those fears can be dispelled, and one…
Ron’s Corner In issue 68 of Forensic Accounting Today, I briefly discussed a case involving reasonable compensation in which I prevailed. This was a complex case involving the purchase of several accounting practices by Petitioner both before and after the couple’s date of separation. I have decided to devote this and at least one following…