Henry Guberman (CPA/ABV, CFF, CFE, CDFA™, DABFA)

SOUNDNESS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCE AND SENSITIVITY are qualities to look for when seeking professional guidance as you navigate through what for many will be the most traumatic experience of your life -- a divorce. You may already recognize that you need a competent matrimonial attorney to represent and help you understand your rights but have you considered who can best advise you on your current and future financial interests? A matrimonial accountant, trained to solve the complex financial puzzle often associated with divorce proceedings, may prove to be a valuable addition to your team of advisors.

ParenteBeard LLC -- has a team of accounting specialists providing matrimonial consulting and valuation services. A divorce will often require the valuation of many assets and rights, including business interests, stock options, degrees and licenses. The team provides valuation services in these areas as well as forensic accounting expertise for the tracing of known and undisclosed assets, the identification and quantification of separate and marital property, the reconstruction of lifestyle expenses, income reconstruction and the determination of income available for paying support.

Henry Guberman, a partner of ParenteBeard LLC, points out that the team is often requested to assist in negotiating and structuring settlements. "We don't just deal in histories; we deal directly with the present and future financial aspects of a divorce. Our specialists also evaluate any proposed financial settlement, as experience has taught us that exploring the financial impact of a proposed settlement safeguards our client against unintended consequences to either party and underscores the importance of the forensic and valuation work of the team."

In addition to being a CPA in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Guberman is Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF); a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Accountants (DABFA). His multifaceted background works to the benefit of both clients and their counsel and all efforts are supported by an experienced team of professionals. Many of these team members are also CFFs, CFEs, ABVs and CDFAs and can provide counsel as well as assisting individuals with invaluable information concerning the financial elements related to divorce. The firm also provides services to clients and their attorneys in preparing document requests, interrogatories, deposition exhibits and providing expert testimony. Team members are frequently selected for court appointments to serve as the court's own expert or alternatively they are retained by attorneys as neutral experts.

"Advance preparation to make sure you know your rights, where documents are, and what assets exist is crucial," adds Guberman. "Our committed team of professionals derives a great deal of satisfaction from helping their matrimonial clients design specific financial goals, during, and after divorce. Through pre-divorce consultation, they can advise the client as to the wisest course of financial action from the start."

In the divorce arena, what you don't know financially can hurt you. This team's commitment and attention to detail combine to offer you results-oriented long-term planning to ensure you're informed and well represented at trial or settlement.

To find out about their services, contact:

Henry Guberman (CPA/ABV, CFF, CFE, CDFA™ , DABFA)

Philadelphia Office:
One Liberty Place, 1650 Market Street, Ste. 4500 Philadelphia PA 19103
Phone: (215) 972-0701
Fax: (215) 563-4925

E-mail: henry.guberman@parentebeard.com
Web: www.parentebeard.com

Lazar Lipton Valuation Services is now ParenteBeard.

Henry Guberman has written the following faqs and articles:

FAQs:

• "Are alimony and child support taxable? If so, is there any way of structuring support payments to my ex to lower my taxes?"
• "My attorney mentioned that I would be entitled to Social Security benefits via my ex-husband's record."
• "Is it better to get one lump-sum payment or monthly spousal support?"

The firm has contributed the following case studies to DivorceMagazine.com:

Professional Forum:

• Business Valuation Relating to Lifestyle Cost
• Modeling a Settlement Proposal