What are the basics of a business valuation in a San Diego divorce? Why is valuation one of the most central issues in a divorce which involves a business interest or professional practice? If the business or professional practice interest was obtained prior to the marriage and a valid prenuptial agreement excludes the asset, and/or no community funds or labor-related…
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How is a Family Owned Business Divided in a San Diego Divorce?
How is a family owned business divided in a San Diego divorce in Carlsbad? If the business was in the family and the spouse owned their position in the company prior to the marriage it may be at least partially considered to be separate property. There will be a lot of questions regarding the use of marital funds to support…
Basics of Business Valuation in a San Diego Divorce
What are the basics of business valuation in a San Diego divorce? One of the most legally complex and financially contentious issues in a divorce is the ownership of a business or professional practice. If you own a business or are a licensed professional or a medical practitioner with an interest in a professional practice or a business of your…
Business Ownership is a Substantial Challenge in Many North County Divorces
Business ownership is a substantial challenge in many North County divorce cases. Generally speaking higher amounts of assets and retirement accounts lead to more legally complex issues in your divorce. Business ownership or a professional practice will require careful consideration, planning and negotiation. If the two of you jointly own a business you will face several choices including, but not…
What Happens to My Business or Professional Practice in a Carlsbad Divorce?
Many clients have asked “what happens to my business or professional practice in a Carlsbad divorce? Divorce cases involving business ownership or a professional practice are quite complex and require skilled, experienced legal representation. The proven Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq have decades of trial experience and insight into these cases. The first question is whether or…
Options for Handling a Business in a North County Divorce
There are many options for handling a business in a North County divorce. If you or your spouse own a business or an interest in a business or professional practice you need the experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq. The questions surrounding a business during a divorce are legally quite complex and the impact on the day-to-day…
Dividing a Professional Practice or Business Related Community Asset
If you are a business owner or you a divorcing a business professional or owner of a company there will be many questions about dividing a professional practice or business related community asset in a North County or Carlsbad divorce. If the business was purchased during the course of the marriage, or marital assets were used to support the business…
Calculating Goodwill in the Valuation of a Business During a Carlsbad Divorce
Calculating Goodwill in the valuation of a business during a Carlsbad divorce is legally and financially quite complex. Why is the valuation of a business and the associated Goodwill such an important topic in a divorce which involves business or professional practice? The ownership of a business or professional practice is one of the most complex issues you can face…
Establishing the Valuation of a Business in a North County Divorce
What is the process for establishing the valuation of a business in a North County divorce? How will a business ownership or an interest in a professional practice be handled in the divorce? These questions are actually quite legally complex and this is why it is important to be represented by Carlsbad divorce attorneys with decades of experience in cases…
How Are Your Home Assets and Debts Divided in a Carlsbad Divorce?
How are your home assets and debts divided in a Carlsbad divorce? The legal term for these issues is “community property.” Community property is to be divided equally between the parties. While this may sound easy and straight forward, the reality is completely different in many Oceanside, Encinitas and Carlsbad divorce cases. Community property encompasses any asset or obligation which…