Any divorce can be a complicated process, but those involving complex financial portfolios tend to be especially difficult. Although it is absolutely critical to retain a Katy divorce attorney to guide you through the process and protect your interests, you may also benefit from a forensic accountant, who can help you understand the detailed impact a divorce will have on your financial future.
Considering divorce? Contact the skilled team at Hunt Law Firm for your initial consultation.
Unique Challenges for Wealthy Couples
High net-worth divorces tend to be especially complex for a few reasons. First, these couples tend to have many different types of valuable assets, from boats and cars, to stocks and business interests. Additionally, many of these assets (especially business ownership) are notoriously challenging to value.
Divorce can be a contentious process and, unfortunately, wealthy spouses sometimes engage in dirty tricks to try to hide assets or their true income. In these instances, forensic accounting can be a valuable tool to help you get the fair share of marital property that you deserve.
What Is Forensic Accounting?
While you won’t see them on C.S.I., forensic accountants are skilled investigators. These individuals are knowledgeable accountants, who are specially trained to look for missing information and wealth that may have been withheld. Essentially, they look for any red flags which could indicate underhanded activity on the part of your soon-to-be-ex.
Beyond the investigative aspect, forensic accountants are often also skilled in the valuation of assets, as it is typically an important part of an investigation. Even if you do not suspect any wrongdoing by your spouse, this can help you get a fair division of complex assets like business interests.
Contact Hunt Law Firm Today
At Hunt Law Firm, our attorneys have a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues which arise in a divorce. If you are considering filing, it is crucial to retain counsel from knowledgeable Katy divorce lawyers as soon as possible. By hiring a lawyer early in the process, he or she can work to protect your interests, and can work with experts (including forensic accountants) to properly determine your fair share of your marital assets.
Trust your case to compassionate, knowledgeable attorneys. Call Hunt Law Firm today at (832) 781-0320.