Family Law FAQ’s

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What services does your agency provide to Family Law Attorneys?

See “Family Law Services

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How does your agency differ from other agencies?

Our expertise comes from 25 plus years of experience working as an IRS Agent and 25 years of experience providing litigation support, helping attorneys defend clients against actions that involve financial transactions. We have also developed a technology called DIO. DIO is an advanced technology that enables us to analyze complex financial data quickly, easily, and efficiently, saving our clients time.

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What experience do you have with Family Law?

Our firm Principal Chief Investigator, Edmond Martin, has over 25 years of experience as a Special Agent investigating financial transactions and following the money and 25 years of experience in private sector investigations. This experience has allowed the firm to expand its scope into tracing financial transactions in divorce cases. We assist family law attorneys with documenting separate property vs. community property so they preserve their separate property assets.

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What experience do you have with handling volumes of records?

We have over 50 years of experience. Our cases always involve the analysis of boxes of financial records in the form of paper or Mega-bytes of electronic data. Sage has developed and utilizes our technology named DIO. DIO is an advanced technology that enables us to analyze complex financial data quickly, easily, and efficiently, saving our clients time. We prepare these records for analysis to allow an explanation in the simplest terms to arbitration or a court.

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What kind of process do you use to analyze the records?

Since most of our analysis involves financial information, we follow the money through DIO, which renders reports in Excel and allows the data to be searched by keywords. We use proprietary algorithms to trace separate and community property assets and income, allocate funds commingled in bank and brokerage accounts and purchase other financial instruments or real property.

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Does your agency conduct client and witness interviews?

Our agency conducts client interviews initially to uncover all the facts in the case. When needed, we contact and interview witnesses after discussing with the attorney. We also assist with the preparation of discovery requests, formulating interrogatories, and lines of questioning for depositions.

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What can I expect if I hire your company?

We work side-by-side with family attorneys throughout the engagement and, if necessary, the trial. With Sage, you can expect a highly competent and diligent investigative firm to render an objective expert witness report and to testify to the facts in court.

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How much do you charge?

Our rates vary depending on the type of case. We do require a retainer. We charge on an hourly basis against the retainer. Please call us at 512-659-3179 to discuss your case.

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What is the best way to contact you?

Our office hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST Monday through Friday. Don’t hesitate to contact us at
512-659-3179 or e-mail us for a free initial phone consultation.