Business Valuation

Often a case comes to an attorney because of financial problems in the marriage. These financial problems only get worse because you now have two households trying to live on the same income that one household could not live on before.

What Does a Business Valuation Do?

A business valuation determines the fair market value of a company by analyzing its financial records, assets, liabilities, income, and overall financial performance. In family law matters—especially divorce cases—a valuation helps identify the true worth of a business that may be part of the marital estate.

Through a business valuation, financial experts review documents such as tax returns, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and ownership structures. They apply recognized valuation methods to estimate what the business is actually worth in the current market. This process provides an objective and defensible value that attorneys and courts can rely on during negotiations or legal proceedings.

In situations where financial resources are limited, having a clear and reliable valuation can help both parties reach fair settlements without the need for costly and lengthy disputes. It offers clarity, supports informed decision-making, and helps ensure that marital assets—including business interests—are divided as fairly as possible.

What is the Limited Evaluation Solution Service?

The Limited Evaluation Solution Service provides a cost-effective option for cases that cannot afford a full, in-depth business valuation. As the name suggests, the scope of work is more limited, allowing clients to reduce costs by focusing on key financial information rather than a detailed forensic investigation. Instead of performing an extensive review of the business, the analysis relies on information and assumptions provided by the client. Using this data, along with historical earnings and relevant industry market research, we provide a reasonable estimate of the business’s value.

documents to produce means more client satisfaction

With the Limited Evaluation Solution Service, document requirements are significantly reduced. Parties typically do not need to search through old records or gather extensive documentation often required in larger, more complex engagements. By limiting the scope of document production, clients can avoid the time and expense involved in collecting, copying, organizing, and managing large volumes of records—helping keep overall costs much lower.

What type of client does this type of service not work for?

The type of client this service does not work for is one who is trying to make their spouse’s life miserable, or get even, no matter what the cost. It also does not work for larger size businesses or for those clients who have been kept totally in the dark. They should have an understanding of the general workings of the business and the level of work performed by their spouse. This service is also not for those cases where the records are unreliable and need further investigation that cannot be overcome by making assumptions.

What type of client can benefit from this service?

The clients that can benefit from this service have the following characteristics:

Has knowledge of the business
Seeks only a reasonable estimate
Has knowledge of the “extra benefits” derived from the business
This service is also a good choice when cooperation is excellent between the parties and they wish to retain us jointly.

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