Professionals generally involved in a case are two attorneys (one for each party); two forensic accountants (one for each party); Court reporter; two appraisers (for valuation of real property); two business valuators; Three custody evaluators (one designated by the court and one for each party evaluating the evaluations); QDRO professionals for division of IRAs.
Strength:
When one party is determined to destroy the other, the court can protect the innocent party and order sanctions. No agreement required.
Weakness:
The most expensive process, financially and emotionally; most damaging to children involved. Parties often settle after they experience being bankrupt by the process.
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