Forensic Accounting in Divorce
Hidden Income. Missing Money.
Forensic accounting and expert analysis for litigation and disputes.
Nationwide. Virtual appointments available.
Services for Divorce Disputes
Divorce brings more than emotional upheaval — it often exposes financial uncertainty. When questions arise about income, assets, or spending patterns, forensic accounting provides a factual foundation for fair and informed outcomes.
Asset Identification & Tracing
Identification of marital versus separate property
Analysis of retirement accounts, investments, and real estate holdings
Tracing financial transfers or title changes leading up to divorce
Review of account statements and financial disclosures for inconsistencies
Income & Lifestyle Analysis
Comparison of reported income to actual deposits and spending
Identification of irregularities that may indicate underreported income
Documentation of historical lifestyle and spending habits
Support for spousal and child support determinations based on actual financial behavior
Services Available Nationwide
Consultation by Phone or Virtually
Financial Irregularity Reviews
Review of records for signs of unusual activity or missing funds
Examination of bank and credit card transactions for patterns inconsistent with disclosures
Assessment of financial documents for potential concealment or misrepresentation
Follow-the-money tracing to provide context—not guarantees—for unexplained movement of funds
Early involvement means stronger evidence, better strategy, and fewer surprises. Financial red flags include:
ATM withdrawals without explanation
A spouse who controls all financial access
Inconsistent bank records or credit card activity
Unexplained income or lifestyle spending
Even post-divorce, a forensic review may be needed to enforce support or property division orders.
When to Involve a Forensic Accountant
Why Attorneys Bring in a Divorce Forensic CPA
Financial affidavits don’t always match the records
One-sided control over money raises questions
Suspicions of manipulation, delay, or deception
Accurate financials can change the outcome
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Learn how Blake Files can help.
“I’ve worked hundreds of cases inside the IRS. I now help attorneys and their clients on high-stakes divorces.”
Carla Blake, CPA, CFE
Sample Scenarios
The wife claims a sudden drop in income but continues a high-end lifestyle.
Marital funds are used to purchase assets titled only in one spouse’s name.
A wife provides incomplete bank records with pages missing or transactions blacked out.
A husband withdraws large sums of cash and claims it was spent on “bills”
Transfers appear between business and personal accounts right before filing
A forensic CPA uncovers a second account not disclosed during discovery
Court testimony exposes inconsistencies in reported income vs. spending