Our Services
Hidden Assets & Non-Disclosure
Establishing the true financial position when disclosure cannot be taken at face value.
Blackstar Law provides strategic advice where there are concerns that assets or income are being concealed or undervalued.
Our Expertise
Looking beyond the disclosed figures
Where there are concerns that a spouse may be hiding assets or failing to provide full financial disclosure, Blackstar Law adopts an evidence-led approach to disclosure, investigation and asset protection.
We examine the wider financial picture to identify inconsistencies, unexplained transactions and structures that may indicate assets, income or resources have not been properly disclosed.
Strategic Context
Identifying what may be missing
Non-disclosure can take many forms. Funds may be transferred to foreign accounts, assets placed in the names of family members or nominees, business income understated, cryptocurrency moved between wallets or valuable physical assets omitted from disclosure.
The Family Court expects full and frank financial disclosure. Where credible concerns arise, targeted investigation, detailed questionnaires and expert analysis may be required to establish the true financial position.
Our Approach
Investigative. Precise. Evidence-led.
We analyse the disclosed information alongside bank records, company accounts, transaction histories and other available evidence to identify inconsistencies requiring further investigation.
Our strategy may include detailed disclosure questionnaires, requests for third-party information, forensic accounting, asset tracing and applications for protective measures where there is a risk that assets may disappear.
Blackstar Law works alongside leading family law counsel, King’s Counsel, forensic accountants, business valuation experts, overseas lawyers and other specialist advisers where their expertise can strengthen the investigation.
Key Factors
Suspicious Transfers
Investigation of unusual transactions, unexplained payments and transfers made before or during proceedings.
Business & Foreign Accounts
Analysis of company finances, offshore holdings and accounts that may reveal undisclosed income or assets.
Cryptocurrency & Cash
Tracing digital assets, cryptocurrency transactions and financial resources that may be difficult to identify conventionally.
Luxury Assets
Identification of watches, vehicles, jewellery, art and other valuable possessions that may form part of the marital assets.
Third Parties & Nominees
Investigation where property or funds appear to have been transferred to relatives, associates or other third parties.
Forensic Investigation
Use of disclosure questionnaires, forensic accountants, third-party disclosure and asset tracing to establish the complete financial picture.
