Expert business valuation services for divorce proceedings. Fair, accurate, and court-ready valuations that protect your interests and support equitable asset division.
Business assets are often the largest marital asset requiring division. An accurate valuation ensures fair distribution and protects both parties' financial future.
Accurate valuation protects against undervaluation or overvaluation that could result in unfair distribution of marital assets.
Professional valuation ensures both parties receive their fair share based on the true market value of business assets.
Court-ready reports that meet legal standards and can withstand scrutiny in family court proceedings.
Medical, dental, legal, and consulting practices require specialized valuation approaches.
Multi-generational businesses with complex ownership structures and family involvement.
Closely-held corporations, partnerships, and LLCs with active spouse involvement.
Real estate investments, securities portfolios, and passive business interests.
The valuation date can significantly impact business value and varies by jurisdiction:
Most common - reflects value when marital economic partnership ended.
Some jurisdictions use date of divorce petition filing.
Captures most current value but may include post-separation changes.
Determining which portion of business value constitutes marital property requires careful analysis:
Critical issue in divorce valuations - avoiding counting the same economic benefit twice:
Example: If business value includes owner's future earnings capacity, alimony based on those same earnings would constitute double-dipping. Our valuations clearly distinguish between business asset value and personal earning capacity.
We review case specifics, jurisdictional requirements, and valuation date considerations to develop an appropriate approach.
Comprehensive review of financial records, tax returns, business documents, and relevant agreements spanning multiple years.
Adjustment of financial statements for personal expenses, extraordinary items, and owner compensation to reflect economic reality.
Application of appropriate valuation methodologies including income, market, and asset approaches as applicable.
Comprehensive written report with detailed analysis, methodology explanation, and conclusions suitable for court submission.
Typical timeframe is 3-6 weeks from receipt of all necessary documents. Complex cases or businesses may require additional time. We provide realistic timelines during initial consultation.
Financial statements for 3-5 years, tax returns, buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, bank statements, and any prior valuations. We provide a comprehensive document request list.
Yes, we provide deposition and trial testimony as needed. All reports are prepared with potential court appearance in mind and meet FRE 702 standards for expert witness testimony.
We adapt our methodology to meet specific state requirements regarding valuation date, standard of value, and treatment of goodwill. Experience across multiple jurisdictions ensures compliance.
We can serve as a neutral expert when both parties agree. However, most often we're retained by one party's counsel to provide advocacy-oriented expert witness services.
We analyze ownership structure and apply appropriate discounts for minority interest and lack of marketability. See our guide on valuation discounts.
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) with extensive experience in divorce valuations across multiple jurisdictions and business types.
All valuations prepared to withstand legal scrutiny and meet FRE 702 requirements for expert witness testimony in family court.
We work closely with legal counsel to understand case strategy and provide valuations that support your client's best interests.
Protect your client's interests with expert business valuation services. Contact us for a free initial consultation to discuss your divorce valuation needs.
Get accurate, defensible valuations that protect your client's interests. Our court-ready reports and expert testimony support fair asset division in divorce proceedings.