Financial
Forensic Accountant
A specially trained accountant who investigates finances in a divorce, often to trace hidden assets, value a business, or determine a spouse's true income. In Florida cases involving complex finances or a self-employed spouse, a forensic accountant can help establish accurate numbers for property division and support. Their findings are frequently used as expert testimony.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
An accounting expert retained to analyze, trace, and value financial matters in litigation, whose conclusions may be offered as expert opinion testimony under the Florida Evidence Code.
Example
When one spouse owned a cash business, the couple hired a forensic accountant to determine its real value.
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