Here is the inside story, told in a clear, practical style, on how to value major assets in a divorce case from the appraiser's perspective. You'll see exactly how to use experts and conduct discovery effectively and get a complete review of what judges across the country have decided about key valuation issues. The expert coverage introduces you to valuing closely held businesses, professional practices, patents and book royalties, lottery winnings and more. You'll also get checklists and forms for discovery, sample valuation reports and critiques, and direct and cross-examination questions.

A new revised and updated edition of an indispensable classic This updated Second Edition of Investigative Accounting in Divorce provides a solid grounding in every aspect of investigative accounting services in divorce proceedings. It provides a broad overview of the process of evaluating the true financial worth and cash flow of parties in a divorce while also discussing the working relationship between the accountant and the attorney. In addition, it offers divorce accountants detailed coverage of all the most important methods and approaches to the distribution of property and the determination of financial support. It provides guidance on the investigation, uncovering, and documentation of unreported income and includes a wealth of sample worksheets, forms, and checklists appropriate in a variety of situations. Also included are tips on valuation of both client and adversarial assets and on writing valuation reports. All the information divorce accountants need in order to execute their duties is provided including guidance on trial and pretrial negotiations, dealing with clients, documents and documentation, economic and tax issues, balance sheets, expenses and fees, alimony and support, and post-divorce services. Investigative Accounting in Divorce, Second Edition is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available for accountants involved in divorce actions. (view table of contents)

Product Description: This newly updated guide for matrimonial lawyers and accountants is the companion publication for Feder's Valuation Strategies in Divorce. In individual chapters, detailed information is provided on how to evaluate specific types of marital assets; the particular accounting and financial conventions that affect the owner's income from the asset and the value of the asset; and the rules, regulations and issues peculiar to the particular asset...read more

For anyone representing lawyers, doctors, and other professionals or their spouses, one of the thorniest problems in divorce cases continues to be assessing the worth of the professional practice. Valuing Professional Practices and Licenses has been used nationwide as the essential practice guide in this area of matrimonial law.Over 45 chapters newly revised by a team of savvy matrimonial practitioners offer complete and current information on the valuation of professional practices, degrees, and licenses. There is also coverage of difficult topics such as merger, double dipping, celebrity goodwill, and how to best represent clients in these complex cases. Plus, the updated Third Edition has been expanded and revised, with new chapters on key topics such as the difficulties of representing lawyers in divorces, the various factors included in the sale of a law practice relevant to valuation for divorce litigation, the effective use of financial experts, and the bankruptcy aspects of awards of professional assets.With this guide's legal analysis and expert commentary, valuation examples and explanations, sample reports, checklists and forms to use for discovery, and sample question-and-answer sequences, you'll be fully prepared to represent your professional clients efficiently and successfully.

Here is the inside story, told in a clear, practical style, on how to value major assets in a divorce case from the appraiser's perspective. You'll see exactly how to use experts and conduct discovery effectively and get a complete review of what judges across the country have decided about key valuation issues. The expert coverage introduces you to valuing closely held businesses, professional practices, patents and book royalties, lottery winnings and more. You'll also get checklists and forms for discovery, sample valuation reports and critiques, and direct and cross-examination questions.