Tools for finding what is missing
Discovery gives each side formal ways to obtain information, including document demands, subpoenas to banks and employers, written questions answered under oath, and depositions. A forensic accountant can compare reported income with spending, trace transfers between accounts, and look for patterns such as round-number withdrawals or payments to unfamiliar entities. Business records and tax returns often reveal assets or income that a disclosure leaves out. Public records, such as real estate filings and corporate registrations, can help identify property held in another name. When a spouse refuses to produce records, the court can be asked to compel disclosure. Requests run through counsel and on the court's schedule, so the search is coordinated with the rest of the case.
Leads you can provide
Your knowledge of your spouse's habits is often the most useful starting point. Think about accounts you have seen mail or emails from, businesses your spouse mentioned, cash payments, frequent travel, or relatives who suddenly seem to have money. Share those leads with us rather than investigating alone. Do not access private accounts or devices without permission, since that can create legal problems and complicate the use of anything you find. Keep the household records you already have lawful access to, such as joint statements and tax returns.
If assets surface after the divorce
Concealment is sometimes discovered after the case has closed. In New York, a settlement or judgment obtained through fraud or nondisclosure can be challenged, and assets that were never disclosed may be divided in a later proceeding. These claims carry their own deadlines and proof requirements, so acting promptly matters. When we first talk, we look at what you suspect, what records exist, and whether the cost of pursuing the assets is justified by what may be recovered. We then decide which discovery steps to take first so the search stays focused.
