Writing in NLJ this week, Anu Kaur, Stowe Family Law, explains that digital assets are treated as property, but remain difficult to trace, value and divide.
She warns that crypto can 'easily slip under the radar' during financial disclosure, despite falling within Form E's investment section, and highlights the importance of forensic accountants where valuations fluctuate rapidly.
The article also explores tax implications, freezing orders, non-disclosure and the growing significance of nuptial agreements in protecting digital wealth.
Kaur concludes that while crypto presents novel practical problems, established legal principles still apply. The key, she says, is ensuring full financial transparency and strategic advice so digital assets are properly disclosed, valued and fairly divided.
