Getting Business Tax Returns In a Divorce
Written by Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF ABA Section of Family Law eNewsletter November 2012 When one or both spouses have an ownership interest in a business, it is critical to get both income tax returns...
View ArticleDisappearing Income and Asset Values
Written by Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF ABA Section of Family Law eNewsletter January 2013 We’ve all seen it before: A spouse owns and operates one or more businesses. Divorce is filed, and the “out”...
View ArticleThe Fine Line Between Legitimate Businesses and Pyramid Schemes
By Gregory Karp Companies say sellers can make six-figure salaries; critics call multilevel marketing firms a scam Controversy is again casting a shadow over the multilevel marketing industry, as...
View ArticleMoving Beyond Quicken Software for a Lifestyle Analysis
Written by Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF ABA Section of Family Law eNewsletter February 2013 Forensic accountants and Certified Divorce Financial Analysts often use Quicken personal financial software to...
View ArticleDivorce Lies: Red Flags of Common Financial Untruths
Written by Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF ABA Section of Family Law eNewsletter March 2013 Experienced family lawyers are familiar with the common ways spouses attempt to commit financial fraud in divorce:...
View ArticleGathering Financial Documents for Divorce
Written by Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF ABA Section of Family Law eNewsletter April 2013 Financial documents are at the heart of divorces. Regardless of how contentious or amicable a divorce is, the...
View ArticleIncome Available For Support
Written by Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF ABA Section of Family Law eNewsletter May 2013 The issue of “income available for support” in divorces can be huge, particularly if only one spouse works. The issue...
View ArticleProtecting a Spouse’s Financial Interest in Divorce
Written by Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF ABA Section of Family Law eNewsletter June 2013 When a spouse knows that divorce is in his or her future, there are obvious steps to be taken. Securing a competent...
View ArticleDigging Deeper Into Lifestyle Analysis
Written by Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF Family Lawyer Magazine 2013 Print Edition A thorough lifestyle analysis can help discover undisclosed income and assets. In an ordinary lifestyle analysis, the...
View ArticleDetermining Support in Family Law Cases
Written by Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF ABA Section of Family Law eNewsletter September 2013 Spousal support and child support can be calculated using a number of different factors. The relative...
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