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ACCOUNTING

Divorce Accounting

Family Separation Scene

Divorce proceedings raise financial questions that require independent, technically credible analysis. Asset values must be established. Income must be accurately characterized. Marital and separate property must be distinguished. Business interests must be examined and, where appropriate, valued. The work cannot be approximate, and it cannot be one-sided, it must hold up under scrutiny, in negotiation and, if necessary, at trial.

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A.Y.Bassam & Co. LLP provides accounting and litigation support in divorce matters, working with attorneys and clients to analyze financial records, assess the accuracy of reported income and assets, and produce documentation that supports negotiation, mediation, or trial. Our background in accounting, tax, and business valuation allows us to address the financial dimensions of a divorce comprehensively, including situations involving business ownership, complex asset structures, real property, or disputed income.

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The work is methodical and evidence-driven. We examine financial records, tax returns, bank statements, and investment portfolios with the understanding that every finding may be challenged.

What This Typically Includes

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  • Business and personal asset valuation

  • Income analysis and support calculations for spousal and child support

  • Review of financial statements, tax returns, bank records, and investment portfolios

  • Identification of undisclosed, transferred, or hidden assets

  • Equitable distribution analysis

  • Tax planning implications of proposed settlement structures

  • Expert witness testimony and litigation support

  • Coordination with attorneys for mediation and trial preparation

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