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This is a sample forensic tracing report generated from fictitious data. It is provided solely to demonstrate report formatting and methodology. This report is NOT based on any real client information, case, or account. All names, dates, case numbers, and financial figures are generic examples created for demonstration purposes only.
SEPARATE PROPERTY
TRACE ANALYSIS REPORT
In the Matter of:
Sample Spouse A v. Sample Spouse B
Case No.:
SAMPLE-2024-001
Report Date:
March 1, 2024
Prepared by:
Sample Financial Forensics, LLC
John Doe, CPA, CFE, CVA
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®
123 Sample Street, Suite 100
Sample City, ST 00000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
This report has been prepared by a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) with extensive experience in forensic accounting and marital property tracing.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
- Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®)
The analyst has testified as an expert witness in numerous cases involving marital property division, forensic tracing, and business valuation, with expertise in retirement accounts, investment portfolios, and complex asset tracing.
Note: This is a sample report for demonstration purposes. All qualifications listed are generic examples and do not represent any specific expert.
II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this analysis is to demonstrate the methodology used to trace and allocate marital and separate property interests in the Sample 401(k) Plan. This sample report illustrates the forensic tracing process used in ForensicCalc to classify and allocate property in dissolution of marriage proceedings.
The scope of this sample analysis includes:
- Review of account statements spanning the period from June 15, 2010 through March 1, 2024
- Identification of pre-marital separate property of $45,000
- Tracing of marital contributions, employer matching contributions, and investment growth
- Pro-rata allocation of gains, losses, fees, and withdrawals between separate and marital components
- Calculation of final separate and marital property interests as of March 1, 2024
This report applies generally accepted forensic accounting principles and methodologies commonly used in family law matters. The allocation method used is the "pro-rata" or "percentage" approach, which allocates growth and activity based on the relative proportions of separate and marital property.
Important: This is a demonstration report only. All case details, dates, and financial figures are fictitious and for illustrative purposes. No real client data is included.
III. SUMMARY OF OPINION
Based on the analysis of the Sample 401(k) Plan, it is my professional opinion that as of March 1, 2024, the account has a total balance of $311,887.73, consisting of:
Separate Property
$94,870.14
(30.42% of total)
Marital Property
$217,017.60
(69.58% of total)
The separate property component is attributable to the pre-marital balance of $45,000.00and its proportionate share of subsequent investment growth. The marital property component consists of contributions made during the marriage and its proportionate share of investment growth.
A detailed period-by-period trace analysis is provided in Exhibit A, and the complete separate property trace report with supporting calculations is provided in Exhibit B.
IV. ALLOCATION OF ACCOUNT
The following table summarizes the allocation of the sample retirement account between the parties, assuming a 50/50 division of the marital component:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Account Balance | $311,887.73 | 100.00% |
| Separate Property | $94,870.14 | 30.42% |
| Marital Property | $217,017.60 | 69.58% |
| Sample Spouse A (Owner) | $203,378.94 | 65.21% |
| Separate Property | $94,870.14 | |
| ½ of Marital Property | $108,508.80 | |
| Sample Spouse B (Non-Owner) | $108,508.80 | 34.79% |
| ½ of Marital Property | $108,508.80 |
Visual Allocation
Final Property Allocation
Separate vs Marital
- Separate Property
- Marital Property
Party Distribution
- Sample Spouse A (Owner)
- Sample Spouse B (Non-Owner)
V. CERTIFICATION
I, John Doe, CPA, CFE, CVA, hereby certify that:
- This sample report has been prepared using generally accepted forensic accounting principles and methodologies commonly applied in family law matters.
- The analysis contained herein represents my professional opinion based on the sample data and information provided for demonstration purposes.
- I have no present or prospective interest in the parties or the outcome of this matter, as this is a demonstration report only.
- My compensation is not contingent upon the findings of this analysis or the outcome of any matter.
- This report is intended for demonstration and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice for any specific legal matter.
John Doe, CPA, CFE, CVA
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®)
Sample Financial Forensics, LLC
Date: [Sample Report Date]
Disclaimer: This is a sample report for demonstration purposes only. All names, case details, dates, and financial figures are fictitious. This report does not represent any actual case, client, or expert opinion.
EXHIBIT A: DETAILED TRACE ANALYSIS
The following table provides a period-by-period trace of the separate and marital property components of the sample retirement account:
| Period End | Contributions | Withdrawals | Growth | Ending Balance | Separate % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2010* | $0.00 | — | — | $45,000.00 | 100.00% |
| 09/15/2010 | $3,149.29 | — | $774.07 | $48,855.86 | 93.55% |
| 12/15/2010 | $2,860.94 | — | $1,064.30 | $52,707.81 | 88.48% |
| 03/15/2011 | $3,094.08 | — | $1,210.03 | $56,932.86 | 83.67% |
| 06/15/2011 | $3,247.49 | — | $1,423.25 | $61,518.20 | 79.25% |
| 09/15/2011 | $3,285.05 | — | $843.59 | $65,554.56 | 75.28% |
| 12/15/2011 | $3,100.34 | — | $1,276.07 | $69,832.63 | 71.94% |
| 03/15/2012 | $2,991.14 | — | $1,709.55 | $74,428.57 | 69.05% |
| 06/15/2012 | $3,275.15 | — | $1,131.94 | $78,724.02 | 66.17% |
| 09/15/2012 | $2,846.29 | — | $1,966.80 | $83,419.02 | 63.92% |
| 12/15/2012 | $3,179.72 | — | $1,897.12 | $88,370.74 | 61.62% |
| 03/15/2013 | $2,771.00 | — | $1,143.94 | $92,153.13 | 59.76% |
| 06/15/2013 | $2,875.92 | — | $1,220.62 | $96,111.43 | 57.98% |
| 09/15/2013 | $2,798.43 | — | $1,629.32 | $100,395.02 | 56.36% |
| 12/15/2013 | $3,296.99 | — | $1,592.64 | $105,134.06 | 54.59% |
| 03/15/2014 | $2,928.72 | — | $1,653.17 | $109,558.25 | 53.13% |
| 06/15/2014 | $3,271.49 | — | $1,850.28 | $114,515.68 | 51.61% |
| 09/15/2014 | $3,275.64 | — | $1,578.88 | $119,198.42 | 50.20% |
| 12/15/2014 | $3,078.58 | — | $2,676.97 | $124,775.17 | 48.96% |
| 03/15/2015 | $3,000.04 | — | $3,014.33 | $130,602.37 | 47.83% |
| 06/15/2015 | $3,159.07 | -$9,617.98 | $3,201.57 | $127,149.14 | 46.64% |
| 09/15/2015 | $2,702.93 | — | $2,128.66 | $131,790.00 | 45.69% |
| 12/15/2015 | $2,876.05 | — | $2,311.60 | $136,779.97 | 44.73% |
| 03/15/2016 | $3,244.67 | — | $2,316.77 | $142,136.25 | 43.71% |
| 06/15/2016 | $2,773.64 | — | $2,390.45 | $147,087.13 | 42.88% |
| 09/15/2016 | $3,012.32 | — | $2,386.12 | $152,264.93 | 42.03% |
| 12/15/2016 | $2,960.57 | — | $3,810.22 | $158,807.33 | 41.25% |
| 03/15/2017 | $3,289.20 | — | $2,375.25 | $164,233.56 | 40.42% |
| 06/15/2017 | $2,742.31 | — | $2,201.59 | $168,931.11 | 39.77% |
| 09/15/2017 | $3,150.09 | — | $2,851.99 | $174,679.79 | 39.05% |
| 12/15/2017 | $2,899.83 | — | $2,917.09 | $180,234.68 | 38.42% |
| 03/15/2018 | $3,289.15 | — | $4,204.07 | $187,457.55 | 37.75% |
| 06/15/2018 | $2,739.53 | — | $4,729.49 | $194,645.38 | 37.22% |
| 09/15/2018 | $3,007.60 | — | $3,644.32 | $201,005.34 | 36.66% |
| 12/15/2018 | $2,797.58 | — | $4,362.52 | $207,863.93 | 36.17% |
| 03/15/2019 | $2,946.31 | — | $4,447.63 | $214,946.07 | 35.67% |
| 06/15/2019 | $3,083.54 | — | $3,790.01 | $221,497.20 | 35.17% |
| 09/15/2019 | $2,910.16 | — | $5,178.81 | $229,253.92 | 34.73% |
| 12/15/2019 | $3,056.10 | — | $4,135.88 | $236,102.03 | 34.28% |
| 03/15/2020 | $2,879.97 | — | $3,215.78 | $241,843.63 | 33.87% |
| 06/15/2020 | $2,782.69 | -$6,269.80 | $3,826.43 | $241,820.19 | 33.48% |
| 09/15/2020 | $2,757.98 | — | $4,717.09 | $248,932.54 | 33.11% |
| 12/15/2020 | $2,800.56 | — | $6,207.15 | $257,566.85 | 32.75% |
| 03/15/2021 | $2,793.83 | — | $5,824.93 | $265,799.25 | 32.41% |
| 06/15/2021 | $3,136.07 | — | $6,433.76 | $274,970.38 | 32.04% |
| 09/15/2021 | $3,006.62 | — | $3,546.70 | $281,111.25 | 31.69% |
| 12/15/2021 | $2,885.73 | — | $5,627.09 | $289,202.41 | 31.38% |
| 03/15/2022 | $3,117.82 | — | $5,360.26 | $297,246.69 | 31.05% |
| 06/15/2022 | $3,011.96 | — | $3,944.49 | $303,757.27 | 30.74% |
| 09/15/2022 | $3,262.73 | — | $5,323.38 | $311,887.73 | 30.42% |
* Denotes starting period (marriage date)
EXHIBIT B: COMPLETE SEPARATE PROPERTY TRACE REPORT
Case Information
Important Dates
Total Balance
$311,887.73
Separate Property
$94,870.14
(30.42%)
Marital Property
$217,017.60
(69.58%)
Section 1: TOTAL ACCOUNT ACTIVITY
| Activity | Amount |
|---|---|
| Beginning Balance (Marriage Date) | $45,000.00 |
| Employee Contributions | $98,268.60 |
| Employer Contributions | $49,134.34 |
| Total Contributions | $147,402.91 |
| Investment Growth | $147,067.97 |
| Withdrawals | -$15,887.78 |
| Fees & Expenses | -$11,695.38 |
| Ending Balance (Valuation Date) | $311,887.73 |
Section 2: SEPARATE PROPERTY ANALYSIS
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pre-Marital Balance | $45,000.00 |
| Pro-Rata Share of Growth | $61,473.79 |
| (Allocated based on separate property percentage each period) | |
| Total Separate Property | $94,870.14 |
Section 3: MARITAL PROPERTY ANALYSIS
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marital Contributions | $147,402.91 |
| Pro-Rata Share of Growth | $85,594.15 |
| (Allocated based on marital property percentage each period) | |
| Total Marital Property | $217,017.60 |
Section 4: FINAL ALLOCATION
| Party | Separate | ½ Marital | Total Share | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample Spouse A | $94,870.14 | $108,508.80 | $203,378.94 | 65.21% |
| Sample Spouse B | $0.00 | $108,508.80 | $108,508.80 | 34.79% |
| TOTAL | $94,870.14 | $217,017.60 | $311,887.73 | 100.00% |
Property Growth Over Time
Property Growth Over Time
- Separate Property
- Marital Property
APPENDIX: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The following documents were reviewed and relied upon in preparing this sample analysis:
- Sample Expert Curriculum Vitae
- Sample Account Statements (50 periods, quarterly)
- Sample Marriage Certificate
- Sample Petition for Dissolution
Note: All documents listed above are for demonstration purposes only. No actual documents exist for this sample report.
SAMPLE REPORT DISCLAIMER
THIS IS A SAMPLE REPORT FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY
NO REAL CLIENT DATA IS INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT
All names, case numbers, dates, account information, and financial figures contained in this report are entirely fictitious and created solely for demonstration purposes.
This sample report does not represent any actual case, client, party, expert, or opinion. It is designed to illustrate the format, structure, and methodology used in forensic tracing reports generated by the ForensicCalc platform.
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Data Source: This report is generated exclusively from a hard-coded, fictitious dataset. It does not query or access any production databases, real client cases, or actual account information.
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