You know, as a family-law attorney, that the AFI is the official Affidavit of Financial Information. “AFI” might as well stand for “Astonishingly Fateful Instrument,” because it’s so huge, so important, and yet so… taken for granted.
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I’m often asked (in fact, it shows up on my FAQs page), if I can testify as an expert witness if a case goes to court. Short answer: Yes. Of course.
Read MoreMoney that you have today is worth more than money you will get tomorrow. It’s kind of like “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.”
Read MoreSome financial advisors specialize in divorcing men. Some do neutral work. I focus on women.
Read MoreI’ll bet you dollars-to-donuts that, 20 years ago, when LegalZoom was established and they came up with that cool name, that no one in the room ever imagined that, someday, everyone would be doing tons of legal work... over Zoom.
Read MoreLike you, I have a specialized practice. You’re an attorney who chose to specialize in family law. I’m a CPA (and a Certified Financial Planner™ professional) who chose to specialize in helping women (and the attorneys who serve them) with the financial side of divorce.
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In the context of divorce, a forensic accountant investigates the marital assets to appropriately evaluate their complete financial picture. This aids the court in determining a more just and fair settlement for the parties.
Read MoreWhen I sat down to write this month’s article, the intended title had nothing to do with your ability to generate ongoing referrals from previous clients, or any “window of opportunity” thereof.
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Many women facing divorce, as well as their attorneys, decide to work with divorce financial advisors. Adding a financial planner’s expertise to the divorce team provides key assistance in preparing a case for litigation or mediation in Arizona cases.
Read MoreMany attorneys haven’t worked with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® before, and so they wonder: What’s the difference?
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