Forensic Accounting Services From Our Pleasanton Divorce and Family Law Attorney

Following the Money

Sometimes, during a contested divorce, an unscrupulous or careless spouse may conceal or squander assets that should really be part of the marital estate. If you have reason to suspect this of your spouse, it's time to enlist an attorney experienced in forensic accounting in order to follow the money.

I am tax and family law attorney Connie Yi. Having worked as a CPA in a large accounting firm before opening my own law firm, I am well-equipped to perform forensic accounting services. Contact me today to schedule a free initial consultation. I serve clients from four accessible locations in the Bay Area.

Steps to Take in Forensic Accounting

My clients in this area of my practice are often other attorneys. When a family law attorney retains me in a divorce case, it is typically because one spouse suspects the other of mismanaging or hiding money. It becomes my job to find out where the money went.

I often start by examining the spouses' bank accounts. If one spouse had control over all of the finances during the marriage, it is possible that money was diverted from the account or used to purchase assets without the other spouse's knowledge. If necessary, I can seek a subpoena to see these bank statements. I also pursue 401(k) accounts, brokerage statements, payroll records, and other financial information from the marriage, using online research methods as needed.

Once I have obtained and analyzed the information, it can be used by the attorney handling the divorce litigation, regarding issues such as alimony payments and property division.

Other Uses for Forensic Accounting

Another area where forensic accounting may be needed is trust litigation. If there are allegations that a trust has been mismanaged, there is no substitute for digging into the data and finding out where the money went. I can also perform this service for someone in a business partnership who is concerned about another partner misusing funds.

Offering a complimentary consultation

For one-stop tax, business and family law services in the Bay Area, contact me for a free initial consultation with a lawyer experienced in forensic accounting. For your convenience, I maintain four accessible locations with free parking and accept all major credit cards. In addition, I speak fluent Chinese. Evening and weekend appointments are available.