Family Law FAQ’s

Business valuation in a property settlement isn’t as simple as looking at a bank balance or last year’s revenue figure, and getting it wrong in either direction creates real problems, whether that means overpaying out of your business or your ex walking away with less than they’re entitled to.

A proper valuation typically involves an independent valuer or forensic accountant who looks beyond surface numbers, examining the actual structure of the business, cash flow versus paper value, any trusts or interrelated entities, and what the business would realistically be worth if sold or if a partner’s interest were bought out. This is particularly important for complex structures, since a generic approach can dramatically misrepresent what’s actually there.

We work directly with your accountants and existing advisors throughout this process, rather than treating valuation as a separate, disconnected step. If you suspect a valuation being put forward, by either side, doesn’t reflect reality, that’s worth challenging directly rather than accepting it at face value.