ACC 542 - 06/A2
Project 3
Jones vs Jones
Due April 27 and May 4, 2006
You have been hired by Bernie Goodman, attorney at law, to assist him in the child support action of Veronica Jones (petitioner) vs Franklin Jones (respondent). His client is Veronica Jones and her former spouse is Franklin.
Franklin and Veronica had a daughter, Amy, 13 years ago, 2 months after they divorced. He never paid any child support nor was any requested or granted in the initial divorce. He has never visited his daughter nor communicated with her. The current action is seeking the payment of child support by Franklin to Veronica.
Franklin admits that the daughter is his, but claims he has no money to pay support.
Financial affidavits have been filed by both parties and Franklin has provided the attached tax return and other documents in support of his earnings. Child support is a major issue in this case and under Florida law is determined by a formula based on the earnings of each party. Therefore, the accuracy and correctness of the tax return information for Franklin is very important to the case.
Goodman tells you that Veronica says that although Franklin is claiming he just gets by and can’t afford to pay any child support, he wears expensive clothes, has an expensive golfing hobby and drives a relatively new SUV. Franklin works as a court reporter, both in court and for depositions.
Part 2 - Due May 4th
You have been retained to examine the tax return and provide a written report (addressed to the attorney) as to your professional opinion (supported by research, references, arguments and schedules as appropriate) as to what the tax return should be.
All conclusions must be fully documented and able to withstand questioning by Franklin’s attorney and the judge. The case will be resolved in a hearing before the family court judge, who will make the final decision.
1. There should be a cover letter (use your personal names) spelling out what you did (the same as you would do for any report, financial statement, etc.).
2. A page 1 summary Excel schedule as attached, with supporting information keyed to the front schedule.
3. Supporting information professionally presented.
Part 1 - Due April 27
The attached information may not be complete enough, so you have an opportunity to submit to Franklin, through the court, an interrogatory composed of no more than 10 specific questions seeking further information. You may not request any documents, only answers to questions. You will be provided with answers to those questions that Franklin’s attorney feels like having him answer.
Any other needed information you will need to develop on your own.
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