Marital Litigation Support Services

Should your client be on the verge of marital dissolution, or already involved in the process of a divorce, there are many financial issues to resolve in order to protect your client from major financial setbacks and liabilities.

We minimize that liability by providing in-depth financial reporting on all aspects of a divorce. Brown Smith Wallace is the only St. Louis based firm that can offer marital financial planning as part of its litigation services team. In addition, financial analysis conducted early in the divorce process can save you time and money. We have the first individual in the state to hold a CPA, CDFA and CDS, a very unique combination of credentials. Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA) and Certified Divorce Specialists (CDS) are uniquely qualified to provide credible financial information during a divorce settlement.

  1.  A CDFA can help you avoid long-term financial pitfalls related to divorce agreements. Using a CDFA can reduce the amount of apprehension and misunderstanding about the divorce process.
  2. CDFAs can assist with developing detailed household budgets to help avoid post-divorce financial struggles.
  3. Brown Smith Wallace’s divorce experts ensure that you have the necessary financial information to successfully argue your case. We take a comprehensive look at:
  • Cash-flow calculations
  • Discovery of potential hidden assets
  • Income tax projections
  • Maintenance and child-support issues
  • Personal vs. marital property
  • QDRO(Domestic Relations Order Form) consultation
  • Retirement and pension plan valuations
  • Tax issues when valuing and dividing assets

For more information on our marital litigation services, please contact Donna Beck Smith, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA,CVA,Cr.FA, at 314.983.1259, dsmith@bswllc.com or Harvey Wallace, CPA/ABV, CVA, at 314.983.1233, hwallace@bswllc.com.