CUSTODY EVALUATIONS

Custody evaluations are often used in cases where there is a dispute as to the physical or emotional stability of the spouses or children. In certain cases, a custody evaluation is necessary including cases where a move is contemplated, where there is alleged child abuse, or alleged substance abuse. Depending on the circumstances a court Mediation Services Evaluation, or a private Child Custody Evaluation may be indicated.

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DETERMINATION OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT

Spousal Support may be awarded to either spouse for any time span for any amount of money. Support is based on the standard of living during the marriage. Various factors are considered by the court. The following is considered for support:

1. Duration of marriage
2. Standard of living during the marriage
3. Earning capacity
4. Comparing income and resources of the spouses
5. Necessary time to obtain educational goals in order to attain gainful employment
6. Health and age of spouses
7. Obligation and needs of the spouses
8. Contribution of services during marriage: childcare, homemaking, career-building
9. Emotional and Physical condition of spouses
10. Custodian of the child

(The court can also take into consideration any other factor it deems necessary and just.)

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WHAT TO DO WHEN CO-PARENTING DOESN"T WORK

In a good-enough divorce, exes work through feelings of anger, betrayal and loss and arrive at a place of acceptance. Frustrations over the other parent's values and choices are contained and pushed aside, making space for the Holy Grail of post-divorce life: effective co-parenting.
Co-parenting is possible only when both exes support their children's need to have a relationship with the other parent and respect that parent's right to have a healthy relationship with the children.
But some people never get to acceptance. They become, essentially, addicted to anger. They convince themselves that the other parent is incompetent, mentally ill, or dangerous. They transmit this conviction directly or indirectly not only to the children, but also to school staff, mental health professionals and anyone who will listen.
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4 BEHAVIORS ARE THE MOST RELIABLE PREDICTORS OF DIVORCE

Ever been in the middle of a heated argument when suddenly the other person pulls out their phone and starts texting?
If the answer is yes, and if you find it happening constantly, we hope that person isn't your significant other.
This behavior, known as stonewalling, is one of four reactions that John
Gottman, a psychologist at the University of Washington and the founder of the Gottman Institute, has identified as a telltale sign that all is not well with a married couple.
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WHY A FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT BELONGS ON YOUR DIVORCE TEAM

Divorce, boiled down to its most basic elements, is about dividing marital assets and debts. In some cases, the process is relatively simple: house, cars, bank accounts, credit card bills. Furniture and other belongings might go to one spouse or the other without much contention, based on who owned it before the marriage, or who cares more about owning it afterward.
However, for couples with complex financial portfolios, the process is much more complex. Even in the rare amicable divorce, some assets can be difficult to divide. In addition to the basics, there might be stock options and restricted stock – some vested, some not –deferred compensation, closely held businesses or professional practices, complicated partnerships,  retirement and insurance plans, assets held in trusts of various types and terms, multiple accounts and properties in different states, or even different countries, to be divided and tangible items of exceptional value such as art, antiques or rare collectibles, each in need of current appraisals.
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RECOMMENDATION OF A FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT

At times one spouse will falsely claim that their income is low and assets are less than what is accurate. Often times the financial statement submitted to the bank often depicts an entirely different picture. Sometimes it shows income and assets that were hidden from the other spouse. Due to the frequency of dishonestly between spouses it is necessary to conduct a deeper analysis in order to find out what the truth is.

After our consultation I will be able to make a recommendation of the Forensic Accountant best suited for your case.

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THE DISNEYLAND DADDY

Vicki is the single mother of Alex (12), Ryan (8) and Jessica (6). To make ends meet, she works two jobs—as a receptionist during the week and part-time catering on weekends. She has been divorced from Mike, a supervisor for a building contractor, for two years. Her relationship with Mike is strained at best, hostile at worst.

Mike gets the kids every other weekend and every Wednesday. The kids love going to Dad’s because there are “no rules.” They get to do pretty much whatever they want. Weekends are filled with video games, trips to the mall, pizza and movie outings. And candy. Lots and lots of candy. Wednesday nights are TV nights. The kids never do their homework on Wednesday nights because, after a long day, Mike wants to kick back; he doesn’t want to have to deal with questions about homework. Vicki resents Mike’s free-for-all parenting and calls him “The Disneyland Daddy.”

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