A 2026 Roadmap for Family Law Litigators to Identify, Value, and Divide Digital Assets.
As we move into 2026, cryptocurrency is no longer a niche investment—it is a mainstream fixture in marital estates, bringing complex discovery and enforcement challenges to the courtroom. You will learn to navigate the "Expansion Era" of digital assets, from Strategic Bitcoin Reserves to Layer-3 networks. We will demystify valuation choices, identify which pricing sources to trust, and provide a "No-Frills Approach" to dividing volatile positions.
Additionally, we will tackle the rise of crypto fraud and "Pig Butchering" scams that increasingly complicate alimony and support calculations. Gain the tools to build defensible tracing narratives and secure usable records in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Director | CBIZ
Victoria Fife is a forensic accountant and digital assets subject matter expert at CBIZ in the Forensic Consulting Group. She specializes in complex tracing, valuation, and division of assets in high-net-worth divorce and civil litigation matters, having contributed to hundreds of cases since 2016. With over a decade of hands-on experience in blockchain-based assets and technologies, she is among the first and few Court-qualified U.S. forensic expert witnesses providing full-scope crypto asset services and testimony in litigation. Ms. Fife regularly consults on cases involving digital assets, which frequently include asset tracing and valuation analyses for the purposes of disposition and division of assets, legal disclosure, breach of fiduciary duty claims, damages calculations, and cryptocurrency scam investigations. Victoria is known for developing practical methodologies and establishing a fair and logical approach to the treatment of digital assets in litigation matters. Her high-efficiency approach, clear and compassionate communication style, and dedication to demystifying and simplifying complex topics have earned her a reputation as a trusted resource among clients and legal professionals. Victoria is recognized in the accounting, blockchain, and legal industries as a recurring speaker for several professional associations, such as the American Bar Association and the AICPA, and guest on podcasts and webinars. Victoria was awarded honorary recognition for her industry efforts on the 2024 Women in FinTech Powerlist in the Financial and Professional Services category, as well as a spot on the CBIZ Women’s Advantage 2025 Women to Watch list. In addition to her role at CBIZ, Victoria is the founder of Forensics on the Block, a professional network focused on training, education, and the evolving impact of digital assets on forensic accounting and litigation. She also serves as a Regional Ambassador for the Association of Women in Cryptocurrency. Since joining CBIZ in 2022, she has been a catalyst in the expansion of our digital assets’ initiative. Prior to joining CBIZ, Victoria worked in the Forensic Accounting division at Gursey | Schneider LLP, where she discovered her passion for complex tracing analyses and large-scale data projects. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management from Capella University, graduating with honors and as a member of Delta Mu Delta Honor Society.
Associate | Blank Rome LLP
Katie Pandolfini advises clients on all aspects of California family law, with a focus on complex divorce proceedings and high-stakes financial matters. Her counsel spans asset and income tracing, business valuation, compensation structures, and lifestyle-related issues for high-net-worth individuals. She also assists with custody and access rights, as well as prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements. Katie’s unique background in law and finance enables her to deliver strategic, detail-oriented solutions that protect clients’ interests during some of life’s most challenging transitions.
