Business valuations for divorce
A clearer picture of the business.
A more informed settlement.
When a business is part of the financial picture, understanding its value is an important step in evaluating the marital estate and potential settlement options.
Shearin Law provides business valuations for divorce, bringing together business appraisal credentials, financial analysis, and experience with family law issues. The engagement begins with a discussion of the business interest, the purpose of the valuation, and the information needed to define the scope of the work.
What the work can address
- The business ownership interest being valued
- Financial records and the business’s operating history
- The assumptions and information relevant to the valuation
- How the business fits within the broader financial picture
For individuals and attorneys
A valuation can help clarify a significant asset before settlement decisions are made. Shearin Law works with the engagement’s defined purpose and scope so the analysis addresses the questions at hand.
Initial inquiries may come from an individual or an attorney seeking business valuation services in connection with a divorce.
A thoughtful, defined process.
1. Discuss the engagement
Identify the business, ownership interest, intended use, timing, and any relevant deadlines. Availability, scope, fees, and deliverables are discussed before the engagement begins.
2. Gather the information
The records requested depend on the business and assignment. They may include financial statements, tax returns, ownership documents, and information about business operations.
3. Analyze the business interest
Review the information and valuation considerations relevant to the assignment, with attention to the assumptions and limits of the analysis.
4. Communicate the findings
The work is presented in the format agreed upon for the engagement, with an explanation of the analysis and its intended use.
Legal experience. Financial insight.
Kristen Shearin is an attorney, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and Business Certified Appraiser. Her work brings a practical understanding of both the financial questions and the family law context.
Start with an inquiry.
Please share the type of business, the service you are seeking, and your anticipated timeline. Do not send confidential financial records in your initial email.
Inquire about a business valuation