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What Can a Forensic Accountant Do for You in Your Orlando, Florida Area Divorce Case?

How can a forensic accountant help you in your Orlando, Florida area Divorce case? What can they do for you? Why should you hire a forensic accountant? Is it necessary for you to hire a forensic accountant in your Orlando, Florida area divorce case? 

Many times in high-net-worth cases, there are many assets, consisting of trusts, businesses, real estate, stock options, and retirement accounts. The values as to these assets may be called into question. Your spouse may think that your retirement account and/or business are worth more than what you know that they are worth. That is a situation where a forensic accountant can help you. 

Do you think your spouse has hidden assets? Do you think your spouse has transferred assets to someone else? Do you think that your spouse is making a lot more money than they say they are making? This is an area where a forensic accountant can help you. 

Forensic accountants can help you prepare your Florida Family Law financial affidavit which is required as part of Mandatory Disclosure. That way, all the expenses you pay monthly will not be missed and they will be accurate. 

They can help you formulate an equitable distribution chart. They can explain the tax ramifications of a divorce to you. They can advise you as to what fifty percent  of the assets and debts would be most beneficial for you to receive in equitable distribution. They can value a business for you. They can tax your assets for you. They can attend Mediation with you, and they can testify at trial as your expert witness. 

However, to economize what you pay to them, you need to specifically tell them what you need them to do for you. Each case is different. A Forensic accountant is not cheap. You need to find out whether it is likely that you will recoup more than you spend on the forensic accountant. 

If you have more questions regarding a Marital and Family Law matter, you may call Ann Marie Giordano Gilden at Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P.A. on 407-732-7620 and arrange an initial consultation. You may also visit my website at: https://www.annmariegildenlaw.com 

This article is for informational purposes only and does not form an attorney client privilege.