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

Sound, experienced, 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.

Parente Randolph Accountants & Consultants -- together with Lazar Lipton Valuation Services, a division of Parente Randolph -- is a team of matrimonial accounting specialists providing consulting and valuation services. A divorce will often require the valuation of many assets and rights including the valuation of any business interests, stock options, degrees and licenses. In addition, these professionals will help you identify any need for income reconstruction and provide forensic accounting expertise where there may be undisclosed assets. The team also assists with the identification and quantification of separate and marital assets as well as reconstruction lifestyle expenses.

Henry Guberman, the Partner-In-Charge of the matrimonial practice, points out that his firm 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 the team may undertake."

In addition to being a CPA in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Guberman is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) with the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts 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 experienced professionals. Many of these team members are also CFEs, ABVs and CDFAs and can provide counsel as well as assisting individuals with invaluable information concerning the financial elements related to the divorce. The firm offers a selection of unique services to attorneys including assisting counsel in preparing document requests, interrogatories, deposition exhibits and expert testimony. Team members are also frequently selected for court appointments to serve as the court's own expert or 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)

New York Office:
350 Fifth Avenue, 68th Floor, New York, New York 10118-0170
General Telephone: (212) 244-5579
Fax: (646) 375-3865

New Jersey Office:
65 Madison Avenue, PO Box 2138, Morristown, NJ 07962
Phone: (973) 267-1414

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

E-mail: hguberman@lazarlipton.com
Web: www.lazarlipton.com

Lazar Lipton Valuation Services is now a Division of Parente Randolph, LLC

Press release on the merger: "Parente Randolph Joins Forces with Lazar Levine & Felix and Lazar Lipton Valuation Services"

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