Hidden Income Attorneys in Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia Hidden Assets Attorneys

In the process of determining a child or spousal support award, it is first necessary to have a clear and accurate financial picture for both spouses. There may be times, however, that one or the other spouse will attempt to manipulate the financial picture by hiding or spending income to which they may or may not have an exclusive right.

At HALE BALL MURPHY, PLC, our northern Virginia hidden income attorneys represent clients throughout northern Virginia in a broad range of complex support issues. Whether you are the spouse seeking support or the spouse trying to defend against a support claim, we will do everything in our power to help you reach a positive result.

Working to Uncover Hidden Income

Our firm has extensive experience in these matters. We have a strong reputation for doing whatever it takes to uncover hidden assets during a divorce. We have successfully represented spouses on both sides of these cases. In every instance, our goal is always to secure a result that serves the best interests of our client.

During our more than 30 years in business, our attorneys have seen some exceedingly clever strategies for hiding income. In turn, we have developed equally innovative strategies for finding it. When you hire our firm, we will perform an exhaustive search in an effort to locate any hidden assets.

Among the actions we take in search of hidden income are the following:

• Review personal and corporate tax returns
• If your spouse owns a business, we will see if any receivables are being held.
• Subpoena the top five banks for information on accounts in your spouse’s name
• Diligently review bank statements
• Check with your spouse’s employer to determine if any bonuses or other compensation is being held at your spouse’s request
• Bring in forensic accountants when necessary