The Role of Forensic Accounting in California Divorces: Is It Worth It? If there are concerns about undisclosed assets, forensic accounting can help identify hidden income and ensure an equitable settlement. If your spouse is found to be hiding income during your divorce, then you need the help of a…
When Does Breach of Fiduciary Duty Apply? Many California spouses are unaware of their fiduciary legal obligations during the marriage. These duties are the same that apply to business partners. Fiduciary duty in marriage includes the obligation to act in good faith, avoid taking advantage of the other, and other…
Full, honest, and complete disclosure is a critical part of divorce in California. Family Code section 2100 explicitly calls for “full and accurate disclosure of all assets and liabilities” because doing so furthers the sound public policy of “the reduction of the adversarial nature of marital dissolution and the attendant…