Forensic Accounting

When going through a separation, most people assume superannuation is straightforward. You check the balance, include it in the asset pool, and move on. But this assumption can be dangerously wrong. For many Australians, especially those in the military, healthcare, or government roles, superannuation is not just a simple account balance. It can be a defined benefit interest, and these can be far more complex, and often misunderstood, in family law matters. Why Some Super Isn

If you are involved in a legal dispute, particularly in family law or personal injury matters, you may hear references to old court cases that still carry weight today. One of those is Fox v Wood (1981) 148 CLR 438 . While it might sound like something only lawyers worry about, the financial impact of this case can directly affect how much money ends up in your pocket. At its core, this case deals with how certain payments are treated when calculating compensation. Getting th

When financial disputes arise, especially in family law matters, many people assume that an auditor and a forensic accountant perform the same role. On the surface, both deal with financial records, numbers, and compliance. But in reality, they serve very different purposes. Understanding this difference can have a significant impact on your case. If you rely on the wrong type of financial expert, important issues may be missed, and that can affect the outcome of a property s

When a business is being valued in a family law dispute, one question often causes confusion and disagreement: Why does a smaller business sometimes end up with a lower value than expected? For many clients, this feels unfair. You may have spent years building your business, only to see it discounted because of its size. What sits behind this outcome is something called a size premium , a concept that plays a critical role in business valuations but is rarely explained clearl

When you are involved in a family law dispute, the numbers matter more than most people realise. Business interests, investments, and income streams can quickly become points of contention. What often surprises people is that the outcome of a case can hinge on how financial evidence is presented, not just what it shows. This is where an independent expert witness becomes critical. They are not there to take sides. Their role is to help the Court understand complex financial i