"This book focuses on the work of forensic accountants because that is my field of specialty"--Page 2.

The role of accountants in divorce cases / William J. Morrison and Thomas J. Reck -- Ethical limitations on future services for neutral financial professionals following a collaborative divorce / David C. Hesser -- Complex compensation issues in a divorce / Susan M. Mangiero and Lili A. Vasileff -- Valuing professional practices for divorce engagements : reasonable compensation and excess earnings : hit or myth? / Kevin R. Yeanoplos -- Unreported income and hidden assets / Mark Kohn -- Equitable distribution and community property states / Joyce C. Somerville -- Business owner investigative techniques : a focus on fringe benefits / James F. McNulty -- Factors to consider regarding division of non-marital and marital assets for divorce / Richard A. Campanella and Joseph M. Lo Campo -- Determining economic income for divorce purposes when the spouse owns a closely held business / Bruce L. Richman -- Selection of business valuation experts in a divorce : the attorney perspective / Paul Townsend and Alison Leslie -- Litigating and proving child support in high asset or high income cases : what to do when a heavy hitter is at the plate / Barry A. Kozyra and Judith A. Hartz -- Do court preferences exist in cases of matrimonial dissolution involving the valuation of closely held companies? / James A. DiGabriele and Gabriela V. Simoes.

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Child Support Guidelines, Second Edition is the only comprehensive guidebook for determining child support awards that takes practitioners step-by-step through the interpretation and application of the guidelines and their worksheets in both the normal and exceptional child support case. This unique publication thoroughly covers each state's version of one of the three basic models for determining child support: the percentage of income model, the income shares model, and the Melson formula. Important issues affecting calculations are clearly explained, including: Definition of andquot;incomeandquot; under the guidelines The impact of divided custody, shared custody, split custody, and extended visitation Second household expenses, other dependents, subsequent children, and stepchildren Impact of a private contract on the court's decision to apply the guideline amount Deviation from the guidelines for a high income parent Deviation from the guidelines to pay for medical expenses, private school, and child care expenses Imputed income Modification of prior awards And more.

Up to fifty percent of financial forensic services are performed in divorces, or in family law business valuations. Providing the first definitive publication on family law for accountants, this book addresses topics unique to family law accounting, tax, valuation and practice. The coverage begins with pre-engagement of the client and proceeds through to trial and preparation and presentation. Sample checklists, work papers, and trial exhibits are included. CPAs and attorneys will benefit from this handbook’s tips on providing financial services in the family law arena.

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