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Business Divorce

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Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.

When Saying Goodbye Is Not Forever: Ex-Spouses Who Continue as Business Partners After Divorce

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 7/9/2025

When a married couple enters into a divorce proceeding, they generally expect to end things in a final decree that fully divides all of their marital assets. But when they fully own or have a large interest in a closely held,...more

Florida Divorce Ruling on Personal Goodwill Could Impact Other States

DarrowEverett LLP on 1/16/2025

In early July 2024, Florida enacted a significant amendment to its equitable distribution statute, particularly concerning the treatment of personal goodwill in divorce proceedings. These changes, coupled with the pivotal...more

Preserving Business Value in High-Net-Worth Divorces: The Mutual Benefits of Adopting a Win-Win Approach

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 10/4/2024

Entrepreneurs are incredibly devoted to the success of their business, but even a thriving company may be severely impacted by a high conflict marital divorce. When a couple decides to part ways, the ripple effects can extend...more

The Intersection of Business in Marital Divorce Cases: Business Issues That Often Arise in Family Law Proceedings

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 6/25/2024

When divorcing couples hold ownership interests in private companies as part of their marital estate, they will have to address a number of business issues related to these interests in their divorce settlement. Planning...more

Can the Family Business be Divided in Divorce Proceedings?

Conyers on 12/20/2023

In Bermuda, it is not uncommon for divorcing couples to own a business together. The couple may be equal partners in the business, bringing different skills. One person might be the inspiration behind the business or the...more

Successfully Dividing Business Assets in a Marital Divorce: Creative Options for Valuing and Dividing Private Company Interests

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 9/20/2023

Marital divorces are often difficult under the best of circumstances, but tensions may be even higher when the marital estate includes substantial interests the married couple own jointly in private companies, which they are...more

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