Volume 46, Issue 4
Each party's income is not always the determining factor in calculating spousal support and child support. Learn when it may necessary to consider a party's earning capacity, including their investme…
Forensic accountant Tracy Coenen illustrates that the amount of income available for support depends on knowing what to include in the calculation of income, which documents to request in discovery,…
An interview with forensic cryptocurrency expert Dorothy Haraminac, who offers an overview of cryptocurrencies and blockchain and the ways parties may try to hide their digital assets.
Very few family lawyers look forward to reviewing income tax returns. Yet, this is a core task that must be done by the client’s legal team or expert. This article by attorney and CPA Miles Mason,…
A helpful discussion of the various categories of income to be considered in the calculation of child support or alimony and issues practitioners must address, including timing, nature, and availabil…
What is the “double dip” in divorce cases? This article explores the concept and analyzes how different jurisdictions address the issue.
In nearly all divorce cases, accurately determining income is crucial. The financial expert is key to ensuring a fair settlement through detailed financial analysis and asset identification.
The unique considerations for divorces involving complex compensation and employee benefits, such as stock options, which could be considered both assets in equitable division and future income for s…
Learn how to define gross versus net lost wages in contracts while advocating for gross lost wages and why gross lost wages in surrogacy contracts ensure fairness and transparency while minimizing fi…
Assessing the financial stability of a gestational carrier at the outset of a surrogacy journey may help to avoid issues down the line after intended parents have invested considerable time and finan…
Income-related issues in family law can become more manageable with purposeful conversations with our clients, strategic approaches to discovery, and careful analysis.
Learn about Jennifer A. Brandt, Richard B. Vaughn, Karen M. Platt, and additional Officer and Council nominees.
"Consideration of “income” permeates many aspects of domestic relations cases. In divorce proceedings, income is relevant to determining alimony and child support and in the valuation and division of…