Family Law Services

Independent evidence for income and support disputes

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At Great Oak VFA, we provide clear, defensible, and comprehensive financial analysis to support family law matters. Our experts deliver valuation, asset tracing, income analysis, and reporting services designed to equip legal professionals and clients with the clarity needed to move forward with confidence.

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Specialized Family Law Expertise

Goodwill Analysis

We assess the value of both commercial and personal goodwill within a business or professional practice—an essential factor in many family law valuations.

Net Family Property Calculations

We prepare accurate Net Family Property (NFP) calculations by assessing all assets, liabilities, and exclusions to support equalization processes.

Form 13.1 Support

We assist clients and counsel with the financial components of the Form 13.1 Financial Statement, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clarity.

Tracing & Forensic Analysis

Our forensic accountants perform detailed tracing of funds across accounts and time periods. We identify excluded property, gifts, inheritances, and dissipation, supported by rigorous documentation.

Income Normalization & Lifestyle Analysis

We adjust and normalize income to reflect sustainable earnings for support determination. Lifestyle analyses help assess spending patterns, undeclared income, or discrepancies between reported and actual financial behavior.

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Business & Asset Valuation

We conduct independent valuations of businesses, professional practices, and personal or shared assets. Our work includes detailed analysis of financial performance, industry conditions, and economic considerations to determine fair market value within the family law context.

Property & Financial Disclosure

Our team supports complete and accurate financial disclosure by identifying, organizing, and evaluating assets, liabilities, and financial records. We assist in preparing and validating the financial information required for equitable resolution.

Income & Support Determination

We identify true income for support purposes by analyzing financial statements, tax returns, corporate structures, and personal spending patterns. Our analyses help clarify the income available for child or spousal support calculations.

Expert Witness

Our experts provide clear, objective testimony in court or arbitration settings, communicating complex financial issues in a way that is understandable and impactful.

Critique Services

We also review and critique opposing expert reports to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring clarification or challenge.

Valuation & Reporting Options

Great Oak VFA offers four levels of reports to meet the needs of different stages of negotiation and litigation.

Comprehensive Report

A full-scope valuation with detailed analysis, supporting evidence, and extensive documentation.
Best suited for complex matters or situations requiring a thorough, defensible valuation.

Comprehensive estimates are provided with an expert Form 53.

Estimate Report

A mid-level valuation providing a well-supported value estimate.
Ideal when cost and time efficiency are needed without compromising reliability.

Estimate reports are delivered alongside an expert Form 53.

Calculation Report

A limited-scope valuation conducted under agreed-upon procedures.
Often used in early negotiations or when parties agree to a simplified valuation approach.

Calculation reports are prepared and submitted with an expert Form 53.

Advisory Report

An independent/non-independent report prepared by valuation experts providing insights on pricing or other valuation-related consulting.
Used to support decision-making and settlement strategy.

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