
When dividing a business in a California divorce, one term often comes up: goodwill. While it may sound abstract, goodwill can represent a substantial portion[…]

Determining what a business is worth is often one of the most challenging parts of a divorce. Unlike a house or bank account, a business[…]

Once a business has been characterized and valued, the next question is: Who actually gets it? In theory, California courts prefer to divide property equally[…]

Many people assume that once they separate, everything moving forward is entirely their own. While that is partly true, business income and growth after separation[…]

Even when a business starts as separate property, what happens to its growth during the marriage is a critical issue in divorce. California courts recognize[…]
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