An Investigator’s Role in the Divorce Process with Philip Segal

Divorce Dialogues

Curious what your soon-to-be ex-spouse isn’t telling you? If you suspect that your former partner is hiding assets, but you don’t want to hire a forensic accountant until you’re sure, it may be time to talk to an intelligence firm. So, what role does an investigator play in the divorce process? And who are they best equipped to help? Philip Segal is the Managing Member of Charles Griffin Intelligence, a fact-finding firm that helps clients uncover assets, conduct due diligence, and locate witnesses. Staffed by lawyers, Charles Griffin draws on a global network of investigators to help other lawyers, corporations and individuals who are contemplating or in the midst of litigation. Philip is also the author of The Art of Fact Investigation: Creative Thinking in the Age of Information Overload. On this episode, Philip joins Katherine to discuss his role in gathering facts for a divorcing client, explaining how he goes about finding concealed assets. He speaks to how his work differs from that of a forensic accountant and describes how to maintain confidentiality in working with an investigator. Listen in to understand Philip’s process for conducting an asset search and learn who SHOULD and SHOULD NOT hire a firm like Charles Griffin Intelligence. Topics Covered Philip’s role in gathering facts to get a person’s story How Philip goes about finding concealed assets How an investigator differs from a forensic accountant Finding indicators of offshore wealth in onshore dealings The degree of bank secrecy here in the US Our emotional investment in money during divorce The typical profile of a Charles Griffin client How to maintain confidentiality in working with a PI Philip’s process for conducting an investigation Client questionnaire Fresh search of public record Present client with memo Strategic phone calls or subpoenas Who SHOULD and SHOULD NOT hire Charles Griffin Connect with Philip Segal Charles Griffin Intelligence: https://charlesgriffinllc.com/ Call [phone] Connect with Katherine Miller The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/ Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/ Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1 The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246 Email: [e-mail] Call [phone] Resources The Divorce Asset Hunter: https://www.divorceassethunter.com/ The Ethical Investigator: https://www.ethicalinvestigator.com/ The Art of Fact Investigation: Creative Thinking in the Age of Information Overload by Philip Segal: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Fact-Investigation-Creative-Information-ebook/dp/B01C37Z0LQ