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Family Law Forensic and Expert Witness Services

Our firm offers specialized forensic accounting and expert witness services tailored to the complex financial issues that arise in family law cases. We assist attorneys and clients with community and separate property tracing, income analysis for child and spousal support, lifestyle assessments, and the identification of hidden or misreported assets. In addition to thorough financial analysis, we provide expert witness services to clearly present our findings in depositions, court proceedings, and mediation, ensuring that complex financial matters are conveyed with clarity and credibility.
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At the Law Offices of Natalya Attestatova, CPA, we provide specialized forensic accounting services in family law matters involving high-conflict divorce, property division, and support disputes. Our role is to bring clarity, objectivity, and credibility to the financial aspects of family law cases, ensuring our clients and their counsel are equipped with reliable data and expert analysis to make informed decisions or present persuasive evidence in court.

Financial Clarity in Complex Divorce Matters

Divorces involving significant assets, business interests, or commingled funds often require a forensic accountant to trace assets, identify separate vs. community property, and analyze income for support purposes. With dual licensure as a CPA and attorney, Natalya Attestatova brings a unique perspective to family law matters: combining technical financial analysis with an in-depth understanding of legal strategy and evidentiary requirements.

Our Family Law Forensic Services Include

  • Asset Tracing & Property Characterization
    • Determining community vs. separate property
    • Tracing commingled funds and inheritance assets
    • Analyzing real estate, brokerage, and retirement accounts
  • Business Valuation
    • Valuation of closely held businesses or professional practices
    • Analysis of cash flow, goodwill, and owner compensation
    • Industry-standard valuation approaches (income, market, asset)
  • Income Analysis for Support
    • Determining actual vs. reported income
    • Lifestyle analysis for spousal and child support
    • Review of self-employment income and personal expenses paid through a business
  • Reimbursement & Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
    • Moore/Marsden calculations
    • Epstein/Watts reimbursement analysis
    • Evaluation of improper asset transfers or dissipation
  • Expert Witness Testimony & Litigation Support
    • Preparation of court-ready forensic reports
    • Deposition and trial testimony
    • Support for settlement negotiations and mediation

Why Choose Us

Natalya Attestatova’s combined expertise as a forensic accountant, attorney, and former IRS Revenue Agent allows her to approach family law cases with precision, discretion, and credibility. Her work is respected by both legal professionals and the courts for its clarity, thoroughness, and impartiality. Whether you are a party to a divorce, a family law attorney, or a court-appointed fiduciary, you can rely on our firm to provide sound analysis and effective support through every phase of litigation or negotiation.

Family law disputes are personal, but the financial analysis shouldn’t be. Contact us today to learn how our forensic services can help clarify the numbers and strengthen your case.

 

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