During divorce court proceedings, attorneys don’t always take the opportunity to prevent consideration of evidence based on unreliable methodologies. Outside of the Federal Rules of Evidence, depending on your jurisdiction, you can use Daubert, Frye, and other standards to survive a challenge to an expert witness’s data, testimony, or opinions. They can also help you…
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When a spouse hides assets, it’s crucial to have the skills you need to follow the trail of clues to see where they lead. Our CFL™ course covers these and other financial aspects of litigation to help you work more efficiently and serve your clients better. The recent Texas appeals case of Michelina v.…
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Our CFL™ course teaches you about the many ways divorcing spouses hide money. The recent federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is an example of an opportunity for some shady business owners to shield or falsely report funds. Intended to keep businesses open during the coronavirus lockdown, some may choose to help themselves instead. The…
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, corporations have less cash to reward their key employees. Non-qualified stock options (NQSOs) and restricted stock will likely continue to be common forms of executive compensation. Top-level employees aren’t the only ones who receive these bonuses; more and more, entry-level hires also get them, which means they may come up…
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When determining support payments, financial details are often involved, which our CFL™ course covers to round out your knowledge. In calculating support payments, legal timelines are also crucial. Certain states, like Florida, go by the length of a marriage in setting permanent alimony. That issue became the subject of debate in the recent appeals…
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By mistake or on purpose, business owners may fail to disclose perquisites or “perks” and “add-backs” to their cash flows. This can affect how much money is considered to be available for support purposes and the assets subject to equitable distribution in a divorce. Finding perquisites, personal benefits business owners may receive from their…
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As we explain in our CFL™ course, forensic analysts base business valuations on future expectations of value or economic benefits. They don’t follow a set formula, therefore, valuations are sometimes more of an art than a science. Timelines and current economic conditions affect the overall appraisal. How Does Business Valuation Work? Among the main…
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As outlined in a recent webinar and in our CFL™ course, you can value businesses and real estate using different methods. The Maryland appeals court case of Persaud v. Goad shows how viewpoints and valuations may vary for these assets. Circuit Court Proceedings Sondra Goad and Robert Persaud met in 1998 while they worked…
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Dividing marital funds, as discussed in our CFL™ course, may become a “bone of contention” in a divorce. When dissipation, hidden assets, and other forms of financial trickery are also involved, the proceedings become dicier. Like in the recent Florida appeals case of Sager v. Sager, the situation can become grounds for unequal equitable…
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AACFL is committed to enhancing the legal profession through the financial education of family law practitioners. Learn how a top Florida firm has discovered the value of the CFL credential. We spoke with J. Christopher Lombardo, senior partner of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, PA about why his firm chose to enroll in the CFL…
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