Finding the Right Financial Forensic Expert Isn’t Easy Peasy
Hiring the right forensic accountant takes work. Checking rates, retainer, experience, curriculum vitae, engagement letters, reputation assessment, publications, speaking, and reference checking from other lawyers requires a serious time commitment. Make the wrong referral to a divorce client? Game over! You could get fired or worse, lose the case. For a much more detailed discussion, […]
Read More»Big Divorce Mistake #7: Ignoring Red Flags of Hidden Money
There are many “red flags” of a spouse hiding money. Jeff Landers discusses many listed in Mason’s book in his Forbes article: 21 Signs That Your Husband May Be Hiding Marital Assets During Your Divorce. For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for […]
Read More»If You Want a Financial Expert Witness to Testify in Divorce, Do This
In divorce court, there are important “do’s and don’ts” when proferring a financial witness as an expert. For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, authored by Miles Mason, Sr. and published by the ABA Family Law Section. This […]
Read More»Kicking an Opposing Forensic Accounting Expert Off the Witness Stand
How to be successful challenging an expert witness’s qualifications. How does one challenge an expert witness for lack of qualifications as opposed to Daubert challenges? What are minimum qualifications to be admitted? Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA is the author of The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family […]
Read More»Financial Forensic Expert Witnesses Should Know Rules of Evidence Cold
What is Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence? For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, authored by Miles Mason, Sr. and published by the ABA Family Law Section. This updated edition of one the ABA’s most popular […]
Read More»The Divorce Lawyer’s Unfair Advantage: the CPA
What does a forensic accountant do in divorce? What does a forensic accountant look for? Why do you need a forensic accountant? For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, authored by Miles Mason, Sr. and published by the […]
Read More»What Smart Divorce Lawyers Look for When Hiring Financial Experts
Traits lawyers look for when recommending a forensic accounting expert witness to a client. What is the role of trial lawyer? What does it mean to be dedicated to forensic accounting as a profession? Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA is the author of The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis […]
Read More»Judging Forensic Accountants on Likeability, Gravitas, Gender & Age
What Mason thinks lawyers tell clients when choosing among forensic accountants to recommend. There are many considerations. What matters most? Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA is the author of The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, published by the ABA Family Law Section. This updated […]
Read More»Big Divorce Mistake #3: Not Getting the Holy Grail of Divorce Documents
Loan applications often contain a statement of income and net worth. Lying on a loan application can be a felony. Personal financial statements, also called a net worth statement, is often the most valuable tool for negotiating a favorable settlement. A personal financial statement is a document or spreadsheet outlining an individual’s financial position at […]
Read More»Uncover Hidden Assets & Income in Divorce with These Documents
What important documents are best to review to find hidden income and assets? Discovering undisclosed assets? For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, authored by Miles Mason, Sr. and published by the ABA Family Law Section. This updated […]
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