Big Divorce Mistake #8: Being Cheap & Not Hiring a Forensic Accountant
Separate vs. marital property determinations are on the heart of many divorces. Forensic accountants can make the difference in analyzing important factual arguments and documents needed to win in negotiations and the court room. For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family […]
Read More»Forensic Accountants’ Full Employment Act: Appreciation of Separate Property
The Forensic Accountants’ Full Employment Act is Appreciation of Separate Property. Appreciation of separate property can present one of the most difficult financial and legal issues family lawyers can face. Help from a forensic accountant can make the difference between a fair settlement and a travesty of justice. For a much more detailed discussion, see […]
Read More»House Held Marital, But Husband Gets Back Down Payment
Tennessee case summary on property division in divorce. Kristin Edge Hunt-Carden v. Jason Vincent Carden Prior to their 2013 marriage, the husband and wife in this Hamilton County, Tennessee, case were living in a home owned by the husband and leased by the wife. The wife was paying the utility bills and had an alarm system […]
Read More»Don’t Underestimate Marital vs. Separate Property Disputes in Divorce
Marital and separate property disputes in divorce can be of the most hotly contested issues. What are marital assets in a divorce? Can separate property become marital property? Forensic accountants have a unique perspective which can make the difference in negotiations and trial. For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A […]
Read More»Divorce Courts Must Find Facts Before Ruling on Classification
- At April 22, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Property Classification
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Tennessee case summary on property division classification in divorce. Nicola Dalili v. Sam A. Dalili The husband and wife in this Knox County, Tennessee, case were married in 2004 and had two children before the filing of their divorce case. Their property included a parcel of commercial real estate in Louisiana. While the divorce was […]
Read More»Attorney/Wife Gets Transitional Alimony $2K x 36 Mos. After 13 Yrs.
Tennessee case summary on divorce, property classification, and alimony after 13 years married in divorce. Wright v. Wright The husband and wife in this Shelby County, Tennessee, case were married in Utah in 2005. It was the husband’s first marriage but the wife’s second. They had one child together, and the wife had an adult […]
Read More»Who is Responsible for Debt in a Divorce?
What happens to debt in a divorce? For more information, see Debt Division in Tennessee Divorce. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Tracy Coenen: How do debts get valued in a divorce? And who has to be stuck with those debts when the divorce occurs? Miles Mason: That’s a great question and especially given the recession, a big issue, […]
Read More»Relocation Bonus Was Marital Since Decision to Move Made During Marriage
Kentucky case summary on property division, classification and relocation bonus in divorce. Craig Roper v. Erin Roper The husband and wife in this Kentucky case were married in 1999 and had four children. In 2016, the wife filed for dissolution of marriage. The case proved contentious, and in 2017, the husband asked for permission to […]
Read More»Alimony to Be Set w/out Considering Wife’s Parents’ Business
Tennessee alimony divorce case summary after 17 years married. Jennifer Erdman v. Mark Erdman The husband and wife in this Williamson County, Tennessee, case were married in 2000. The wife had one child from a prior marriage, and six children were born during the marriage. At the time of the marriage, the wife was employed […]
Read More»Marital Residence Included at Least Some of Land Underlying It
Tennessee case summary on property division and classification in divorce. Marilyn Kay Anderson v. James Cephas Anderson The husband and wife in this Robertson County, Tennessee, case met in 1988 and were married in 1995. Before they were married, the wife lived in the Nashville area and spent her weekends on her future husband’s farm […]
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