Financial Forensics
Valuation report for family law
Asset valuation in divorce proceedings – accurately documenting the increase in net worth
If there is suspicion that a spouse is concealing assets: We provide family law firms with legally sound asset assessments and valuation reports on marital property division. Methodically documented, confidential, and available throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Initial assessment within 24 hours.
- Specializing in asset investigation in family law – not „a detective agency that also does that“
- Expert opinions structured in such a way that they can withstand scrutiny in the equalization of accrued gains proceedings.
- Direct line to the management Lydia Bonhard-Lüdtke and David Lüdtke
Asset assessment request for divorce
Briefly describe the situation to us – we will get back to you within 24 hours with a professional initial assessment. Free of charge, confidential, and without obligation.
Why family law firms collaborate with financial forensics
Legally admissible expert opinions
Methodology chapter, list of sources, comprehensible evaluation – reliable in the equalization of accrued gains proceedings.
Family law experience
We are familiar with the typical obfuscation patterns: straw man accounts, family limited liability companies, crypto wallets, foreign deposit accounts, short-term gifts before the cut-off date.
Strict confidentiality
NDA upon request, encrypted data transfer, attorney-client privilege as a protective shield when commissioned through the law firm.
Research across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region)
Germany, Austria, Switzerland; if required, EU-wide and internationally.
24-hour feedback
Initial review of the order within one working day, transparent cost estimate.
Personal management
Lydia Bonhard-Lüdtke and David Lüdtke handle every assignment themselves – no anonymous team of clerks.
This is how an asset assessment works in a divorce.
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Clarification of the assignment and definition of the deadline
We clarify the legal framework: Which key date is relevant (separation, service of divorce petition, final assets)? What right to information has been asserted? What evidence exists of undisclosed assets? Initial assessment with cost estimate within 24 hours.
2
Research and wealth indicators
We check information provided for plausibility, research in open sources, evaluate bank documents, tax documents and contracts, and identify indicators of hidden assets – straw man structures, family holdings, crypto holdings, tangible assets, and foreign relationships.
3
Expert report and handover to the law firm
You will receive a structured report including methodology, a list of sources, a plausibility check of the information provided, a list of identified assets, and – if commissioned – our own valuation. Expert testimony in court is available upon request.
What our valuation report achieves
Plausibility check of the asset disclosure
Comparison of the information provided with objective indicators, detection of gaps, formal deficiencies and implausible valuations.
Uncovering concealed assets
Accounts, securities accounts, investments, real estate, crypto assets, life insurance policies, tangible assets, precious metals.
Straw man and concealment structures
Family holding companies, trust structures, sudden gifts, sham assignments.
Valuation as of the valuation date
Initial, separation, and final assets clearly defined; valuation methods documented.
Foreign assets
International registers, offshore structures, foreign depositories and real estate.
Crypto holdings in family assets
Wallet identification, proof of holdings, valuation as of the cut-off date.
Legally admissible documentation
Methodology chapter, bibliography, affidavit upon request and appearance as an expert witness.
Sensitivity analyses
In cases of disputed assumptions, we provide ranges and alternative assessments that will stand up in court proceedings.
Our typical clients in family law
Family law firms
Commissioning via the law firm, protection through attorney-client privilege, clear division of tasks with the lawyer.
Specialized partnerships
Recurring collaboration, established interfaces, predictable costs.
Commissioning spouses
In individual cases, we also work directly for married couples, but preferably through legal representation.
Mediators and arbitration tribunals
As a neutral expert for asset assessment.
We work for the commissioning party – with a clear mandate, without duplicate mandates.
The people behind Financial Forensics
Financial forensics is provided by Lydia Bonhard-Lüdtke and David Lüdtke The team is led by [names of lead authors]. Both bring experience in financial analysis, forensic auditing, and asset valuation. The team is complemented by IT forensic experts, appraisers, and a research network spanning Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
In family law, accuracy is paramount: Whether an asset is included in the final assets or not determines sums of five to seven figures in the equalization of accrued gains. Therefore, Lydia Bonhard-Lüdtke and David Lüdtke personally handle every case – you will have a direct contact person at the management level throughout.
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Frequently asked questions about asset valuation in divorce proceedings
An investigation is almost always economically worthwhile if the asset disclosure reveals gaps, the other spouse is self-employed or runs a business, there are international connections, or unusual asset transfers have occurred shortly before the valuation date.
Yes. We structure our expert reports so that they can be used as private reports or as the basis for a court-appointed expert opinion. Methodology chapters, bibliography, and the justification for the assessment are fully documented.
Across several axes in parallel: plausibility check of the information, research in open sources, evaluation of account and tax documents, identification of straw man structures and foreign connections, crypto wallet analysis. Which axes are relevant depends on the specific circumstances.
We prefer to handle matters through our law firm. This ensures the case remains protected by attorney-client privilege and all communication is handled discreetly through a single point of contact. We accept direct instructions from married couples on a case-by-case basis.
We work on an hourly or flat-rate basis. After the initial consultation, you will receive a written estimate of the required effort. Flat rates are possible for clearly defined issues; for exploratory projects, we work with budget ranges and interim reports.
A feasibility study with a clearly defined scope of work is available within 1 to 2 weeks. Complex projects involving international aspects, holding structures, or crypto assets require 3 to 6 weeks. We will confirm the exact timeframe after our initial consultation.
No, not through us. During the research phase, we work discreetly and exclusively with the commissioning law firm or client. The law firm decides when and how the results are used in the proceedings.
Send inquiry – response within 24 hours
Are you handling a divorce case where the asset disclosure appears incomplete or where concealment is suspected? Briefly describe the situation to us – we will contact you within one business day with an initial professional assessment and an estimate of the costs involved. Confidential, free of charge, and without obligation.
Professional financial forensics and OSINT investigations for lawyers, legal professionals and companies.
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