Just “a little off” Can Mean Fraud
Lots of the work in divorce asset detection involves looking at the names of companies a subject has, and then trying to figure out the names of new companies concealed from our client (the spouse).
Sometimes, a tiny change is all it takes…
How an Artificial Intelligence Asset Search Would Start (and Stall)
AI will tell you a lot, but if you ask it to unblock a drain or patch your roof you will be disappointed. All the how-to’s in the world won’t get the job done for you.
I tried doing an asset search from the very beginning on Perplexity,…
The Most Money I Ever Found in a Divorce Case? From Securities Filings
It’s not even a close call. Sometimes I can find hundreds of thousands of dollars in a company or two that may eventually lead to a better settlement, sometimes a vacation home that was being tucked away or grossly undervalued.
But for…
Tariffs and Plunging Markets – What They May Mean if You’re Getting Divorced
Millions of Americans sat down this weekend to contemplate plunging stock markets and depleted retirement accounts.
For those thinking about divorce, the need to know more about the other side’s hidden assets just got more urgent.
It…
Open or Shut? Assets Hidden in Bank Accounts
PROBLEM:
A couple had seven different bank accounts when they were married, but the wife never kept close tabs on them. Now the husband is using money from a joint account that the wife doesn't realize is still open.
SOLUTIONS:
Bank…
Why I Love Working with Divorce Financial Analysts
I do some of my most satisfying work in the area of divorce. People (usually women) are often afraid as they navigate what for many of them is the worst thing that’s ever happened to them.
In a contested divorce, not only are they battling…
How to Start a Divorce Asset Search
Clients usually ask me three questions about a divorce asset search:
“What do you need from me to get started?”
“What can you find?” This is often followed with, “I really want bank and brokerage accounts.”
“How long…
How Soon Should You Start a Divorce Asset Search?
If you’re thinking that you may be divorced in the near or medium term, the answer isn’t necessarily “start now,” but it’s not too early to start organizing your information.
Step 1: What Do I Know, and What is Missing?
It’s never…
Divorce Asset Searching – A Big Return on a Small Investment
Would you be willing to invest $4,000 dollars if there were a decent chance of getting $50,000 back within six months?
See if this is you or someone you know:
A professional woman who has been off work for a number of years taking…
Segal On the Find Me the Money Podcast: Using an Investigator in Divorce
Tracy Coenen is a nationally recognized forensic accountant working exclusively on divorce matters. She is also the author of The Divorce Money Guide, which helps women figure out what they need to know in contemplating divorce. https://www.divorcemoneyguide.com
Tracy…
