Blog - Miod and Company, LLP

Financial Misconduct In Divorce And Its Impact

Financial Misconduct Divorce can have serious consequences for your marriage. Marriage is a big life step that sometimes doesn’t go as planned. While signing off on a divorce can be a relief, it can also lead to many headaches down the road.

Does Tax Fraud Get Exposed During Divorce Proceedings?

Divorces can take an emotional toll on many people. During such a turbulent time, a spouse may not want to evenly split every marital asset with their soon-to-be-ex. Alternatively, he or she can decide to expose any tax problems you’ve had in the past.

Paul White joins Miod & Company

It’s not a common occurrence for a business to bring on a member of a rival firm to its staff. It’s even less likely to bring on a founder of a rival firm. Paul White joining Miod and Company back in July 2021 was one exception.

Having A Divorce? Learn What Happens To Your Assets Acquired Before Marriage

One of the most important things to do in order to ensure a smooth and successful divorce is to make sure that you have a clear understanding of what property belongs to whom and what happens to your assets acquired before marriage. This can be challenging because it...

Rethinking the Role of Forensic Accountants in Divorce Cases

Author: Miod & Company Date: November 1, 2022 Category: Business Valuation, Family Law, Litigation Average Time Reading: 9 minutesForensic accountants in divorce cases investigate complex financial and corporate information, as well as perform forensic accounting...

5 Reasons Californians Should Be Thinking About Audit of Financial Statements of Their Companies?

Author: Miod & Company Date: October 22, 2022 Category: Business Valuation, Tax Average Time Reading: 8 minutes An audit of financial statements is beneficial for the long-term health of your business in many ways. An audit can identify potential issues, provide...

Four Key Considerations During Divorce Estate Planning

Author: Miod & CompanyDate: October 21, 2022Category: Business Valuation, Family Law, LitigationAverage Time Reading: 4 minutesDuring divorce estate planning, you will go through a lot of changes. You will likely have new responsibilities, and you may have to...

Never Overlook These Assets During a Divorce Settlements

During the divorce settlement process, spouses must make important decisions while negotiating a variety of issues related to divorce. It needs to be noted that a considerable part of their time is spent on assets such as the home, the retirement account, and other...

Are Separate Bank Accounts Counted As Community Property?

Author: Miod & Company Date: September 28, 2022 Category: Family Law, Litigation Average Time Reading: 4 minutes Couples getting divorced often ask, “Will a separate bank account protect my assets?” or, “Will money in separate bank accounts be considered community...

How A Joint Checking Account Impacts Your Divorce In California

Author: Miod & CompanyDate: September 20, 2022Category: TaxAverage Time Reading: 7 minutesJoint checking accounts can make divorce in California rather difficult. During a marriage, sharing everything with your spouse: a house, a business, and even a bank...

Does A Joint Bank Account Between Parties Equal the Right of Survivorship?

Author: Miod & Company Date: September 16, 2022 Category: Business Valuation, Tax Average Time Reading: 4 minutes It is important to verify with your financial institution that your joint account has an automatic right of survivorship. Taking care of and...

Tax Planning Tips For Divorcing Couples

Author: Miod & Company Date: September 6, 2022 Category: Tax Average Time Reading: 7 minutes When facing a divorce, many people do not consider long-term tax planning. Unfortunately, tax planning isn’t something people tend to think about until they’re...

Common Ways Business Owners Hide Assets From Their Spouse and How To Uncover Them

Author: Miod & Company Date: August 24, 2022 Category: Business Valuation, Family Law, Litigation Average Time Reading: 6 minutes Financial challenges may arise when hidden assets are involved. The division of marital property is one of these obstacles and the...

Can Alimony Help You Qualify For A Mortgage?

Author: Miod & CompanyDate: December 31, 2021Category: Family LawAverage Time Reading: 3 minutesConstant legal procedures, sudden lifestyle changes, and a plethora of decisions are challenges often associated with legal separations/divorces. It may be difficult...

Role of Felony Criminal Record in Determining Child Custody

Author: Miod & Company Date: July 29, 2022 Category: Family Law, Litigation, Tax Average Time Reading: 4 minutes During the divorce process, you’ll often hear the words “child custody” and “visitation” if you and your former spouse have children...