A client came to us and asked us to look for assets owned by her husband. They were going to get divorced and she needed to know what he had.
In briefing us, she told us that she didn’t know
The Divorce Asset Hunter
The Divorce Asset Hunter blog, published by Charles Griffin Intelligence LLC, focuses on the investigation and discovery of hidden or undisclosed assets in divorce proceedings. It covers topics such as asset searches, valuation of private companies, due diligence in complex divorces, litigation support, and strategies for uncovering financial information legally. The blog provides insights into identifying concealed assets, analyzing business structures, subpoenaing financial records, and navigating the complexities of financial disclosures during divorce. It also discusses practical approaches to discovery, including dealing with offshore trusts, corporate entities, and bank account investigations, aimed at assisting attorneys and individuals involved in divorce litigation.
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The Value of a Divorce Asset Search: $2,000 to $5,000 Well Spent
By Philip Segal
Everyone would love to have more information, but getting information is not always free. At what point does it become too expensive to pay for more?
We get this question a lot, especially when divorcing parties call us directly about…
Giving it Away is Great for Business
By Philip Segal
When was the last time you gave something away from your professional practice? I’m not talking about pens, calendars or tote bags. When did you give away knowledge about what you do?
Not, “Look at the results we get,” but…
Crypto Searches in Divorce
By Philip Segal
As Bitcoin surges in value once again, divorcing spouses may be tempted to convert cash into electronic currency. Finding it can be harder than finding cash, but if you do find it, you can make a comparatively fast case that…
5 Things You Need to Survive and Thrive After a Divorce
By Philip Segal
Philip Segal’s lengthy interview about asset searching with divorce journalist Ilyssa Panitz is here:
It appeared on line in Authority Magazine.
Tips on Tracking Down Secret Companies
By Philip Segal
Some people just like privacy, but others form companies with a view to concealing any link between that company and themselves. If you are hiding assets from creditors, that’s a plus (for you, not the creditors).
Picking a company name…
Power of Attorney: If You Signed One and You are Divorcing, You Probably Need an Investigator
By Philip Segal
Now and again a client comes to us for information on a spouse’s assets. But if the client has already signed a power of attorney, the search could involve both spouses’ assets.
A power of attorney between married people could…
Assets That Are Easy to Hide and not Hard to Find: Restricted Stock Units
By Philip Segal
Fine print doesn’t mean print that’s illegible or incomprehensible, but it’s there for a good reason.
The fine print is where you will often find an important potential marital asset that can easily slip off the net-worth statement divorcing parties…
Empathy: An Asset Searcher’s Critical Tool
By Philip Segal
If asked to describe the attributes of a good investigator, “empathetic” is not the first word that would come to mind for most people.
For anyone looking for hidden assets, though, empathy is a must.
Empathy means “the ability to…
Getting Records for Divorce or the Next International Crisis
By Philip Segal
Imagine fighting this virus without the internet or electricity.
The Covid-19 pandemic is one of two catastrophes we’ve read about from time to time over the past few years. The risk of a deadly virus has been discussed by the…