The services of a business valuation expert witness serve as crucial evidence in divorce litigation cases.
Business value assessment stands as one of the most essential yet frequently disputed components in divorce cases that involve business assets. Business ownership between spouses requires courts to use well-supported valuations which establish a fair marital property distribution. Expert witness services in business valuation prove essential for the resolution of such matters.
As top-rated forensic accountants in California we serve clients throughout the United States with distinction. Our company provides expert witness services along with business valuation analysis for divorce litigation cases that require extensive financial expertise.
Business valuation serves as a crucial component in divorce proceedings.
Marital estates frequently contain privately owned businesses which serve as their most valuable assets. The process of determining business value remains complex in nature. The evaluation of a business requires examination of ownership stake and operational results along with cash flow generation and goodwill value and market condition assessment and future earnings potential and personal business expenses.
Family law courts depend on forensic accounting experts to solve complex financial problems. Our team at Engel & Engel produces thorough business valuation reports which fulfill court standards by delivering objective findings and legal evidence.
Our Role as Expert Witnesses
Engel & Engel creates business valuation reports and provides expert testimony in court. Our expert team has appeared before judges and attorneys numerous times to explain intricate financial matters clearly.
We analyze and present:
- Historical financial statements
- Owner compensation adjustments
- Market and asset-based valuation methods
- Projected future earnings
- Valuation discounts (e.g., for lack of marketability or control)
Our analysis for business valuation purposes focuses on the specific case requirements and jurisdiction standards when dealing with medical practices, law firms, retail operations or tech startups.
Trusted Forensic Accountants Across the U.S.
Our national reputation at Engel & Engel rests on three pillars of integrity, precision and courtroom-ready analysis. Our organization maintains the trust of attorneys and clients who need help resolving financial aspects of divorce cases.
Expert valuation support is available to attorneys or divorce litigants who require assistance. Reach out to Engel & Engel today to get forensic accounting and expert witness services that will protect your financial position with certainty.
Have you heard about Engel and Engel’s Joint Retention Program? Let us explain:
Litigation often requires the retention of forensic accounting experts by both litigants in a dispute. Engel & Engel provides a specialized Joint Retention Program as an alternative to the typical litigation process as a way to resolve disputed financial maters and achieve settlement. Engel & Engel’s Joint Retention Program is particularly beneficial in arbitration, mediation and litigation cases where the parties prefer a process that can help settle their differences in a cost-effective manner.
For more information about Engel & Engel’s specialized Joint Retention Program, or a consultation, please contact Brandon J. Engel, CPA, CFE brandon@engelandengel.com, 310-277-2220