Trust Your Gut, Attorneys—The Numbers Don’t Lie
Family law cases are messy enough without financial mysteries clouding the picture. Yet, time and again, attorneys encounter numbers that just don’t add up. Maybe it’s a business owner filing tax returns that show losses year after year—and yet somehow, their lifestyle tells an entirely different story.
These are the moments your instincts kick in. You’ve seen enough to know when something smells off, and you’re absolutely right to trust that gut feeling—because there’s always a reason when the math doesn’t make sense.
Spotting Red Flags
Some of the biggest red flags in family law revolve around income discrepancies. Tax returns are often presented as an unshakable truth, but as any seasoned professional knows, they don’t always tell the full story. Consider the small business owner who reports constant losses. Year after year, negative income—a financial downward spiral—yet they’re somehow still maintaining an enviable lifestyle. What’s underwriting that nice boat, luxury car, or five-bedroom home?
Or how about a deposition where the answers about personal expenses don’t match the numbers? One of my favorite memories from my time in the IRS is a case where someone reported $30,000 in annual income while living in a million-dollar home with lavish spending habits. Did the numbers make sense? No. Were the clues there? Absolutely.
We call those inconsistencies "clues" for a reason. They’re the breadcrumbs that lead to the truth, and digging into them can unmask hidden assets, hidden income streams, or outright fraud.
Forensic Accounting—Your Partner in Truth
Attorneys, you’re sharp, strategic, and have an unparalleled ability to connect dots others might miss. But when it comes to unpacking these financial puzzles, having a partner in forensic accounting is key.
Forensic accountants are the financial detectives who specialize in uncovering the inconsistencies, misrepresentations, and hidden details buried in the numbers. We analyze tax records, business financials, bank statements, and even spending habits, to unravel the financial story in a case. Together, we can bridge the gap between what’s reported and what’s real.
Every great family law attorney needs a trusted forensic accountant in their corner. Whether it’s identifying concealed income, valuing assets, or painting a clear financial picture for child support and maintenance calculations, we help give you the solid footing you need to confidently advocate for your clients.
Listen to the Numbers—and Your Gut
When you trust your instincts and follow the clues, accountability always wins.
If the financial story doesn’t make sense, there’s always a reason why. The clues are there, and the numbers always tell a story—it’s just a matter of peeling back the layers to reveal it. That’s where forensic accounting steps in.
By partnering with a forensic accountant, you’re not just solving the financial puzzle—you’re building stronger cases, uncovering the truth, and ultimately serving your clients with the clarity and certainty they deserve.