Over the years, I’ve noticed some plaintiffs or defendants come across with more legitimacy in the courtroom than others. Judges, of course, are trained to listen to the facts and apply the law. But they are also human, and so can read a thousand verbal and nonverbal cues. Sometimes, much may depend on how believable…
Read MoreAppraising your business for divorce can be a crucial step in protecting your divorce settlement from your business. Previously, I discussed the importance of determining what part of your business needs to be evaluated for divorce, as well as finding a competent, qualified evaluator. The flip side is to protect your business from the divorce. If…
Read MoreYou are in the middle of a divorce. You are also running a business. How do you keep one from affecting the other? Business owners have a particularly volatile issue to address in divorce. For many married owners, the business is both the most valuable and most illiquid asset in the marital estate. Consequently, valuation…
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