Business Interests and Valuation in Divorce

Protecting Californians in Business Valuation During Divorce

You have invested countless hours and resources into your business venture. Understandably, you fear losing everything in your divorce. We are committed to protecting your investment. At the Law Offices of John Joseph Buckey, Jr. & Associates, we provide sophisticated legal services to business owners, high-income professionals and stay-at-home spouses in divorce. We are experienced trial attorneys as well as effective negotiators able to represent our clients well in settlement negotiations or in mediation.

How Business Holdings Are Valuated and Divided During Divorce

Our approach to protecting our clients' interests during asset division has remained consistent over the years. For clients who own professional practices or family-owned businesses, proper categorization of marital and separate assets is the first essential step-appropriate business valuation is the next.

When you need experienced divorce lawyers in Corona, our team can help. The lawyers at the Law Offices of John Joseph Buckey, Jr. & Associates ask detailed questions to build a complete understanding of the scope of our clients' financial situations. We often work with forensic accountants to determine the correct value of business interests, including identifying any non-marital assets that may be involved in a family-owned business.

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Once assets are properly categorized and valued, we develop a strategy to minimize any remaining issues, such as arranging a buyout of one of the spouse's ownership shares or developing a co-ownership agreement. We also assist our clients by identifying any tax consequences that could be associated with asset distribution.

We have extensive experience handling high-asset divorces involving significant property and debt. Our attorneys negotiate strategically, making an effort to understand both your goals and those of your estranged spouse so we can avoid a contentious dispute, if possible. Ultimately, whether in private negotiations or in court, we will fight to protect your interests.

Contact us now to discuss your concerns in a free initial consultation. Pick up the phone and call 951-547-1937 today!