Feb 03
This week Brian sits down with Matt Rappaport, a certified divorce financial analyst, to explain how he helps clients manage significant assets during a divorce. Listen as they discuss the benefits of clients meeting with an expert to plan for their financial future during an uncertain and turbulent time in their lives. The Texas Family Law Podcast is available for download on Apple Podcasts, as well as on SoundCloud and Spotify. Don't feel like listening to it? The entire transc...
read moreOct 26
While divorce attorneys across the country deal with the division of assets daily, many do not have to deal with the added complications that arise when oil and gas interests are involved. In Texas, it is more common for couples to have these oil and gas interests that need to be addressed when going through a divorce. So, what exactly happens to those oil and gas interests in a divorce? (more…)
read moreOct 13
The unknowns of a divorce can cause a lot of anxiety, both personally and financially. Spouses usually have a general idea of what a divorce entails, but a common question is, “What will happen to investment properties in a divorce?” (more…)
read moreSep 29
When you file for divorce, you probably have a million different things running through your mind. You need to make sure that your children are taken care of. You need to figure out how spousal support will play into your situation. And, you need to consider how debt and assets will get divided among you and your spouse. If you or your spouse own your dental practice, this asset should get considered in a divorce. But how will the court determine how to divide this asset? Which spouse is ...
read moreSep 15
What if you have a great business idea or opportunity, but are going through a divorce? Is it wise to start the business, or should you wait until your divorce is final? (more…)
read moreSep 14
When you file for divorce, you probably have a million different things running through your mind. You need to make sure that your children are taken care of. You need to figure out how spousal support will play into your situation. And, you need to consider how debt and assets will get divided among you and your spouse. If you or your spouse own an accounting firm, this asset should get considered in divorce. But how will the court determine how to divide this asset? Which spouse is entit...
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We’ve written extensively on our blog and created a YouTube video about valuing a business in a divorce. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change our economic structure, a common question we're hearing is: How are small businesses valued, taking into account the COVID-19 pandemic? Valuation Methodology – The Income Approach As a reminder, generally speaking, businesses are valued by expert appraisers considering three different methodologies: The Market...
read moreSep 09
Goodwill is a part of business, but it is not the whole business. Both goodwill and the business itself can be divided as property in a divorce. Texas recognizes enterprise goodwill as marital property, to be divided between both spouses in a divorce. On the other hand, personal goodwill goes to the spouse who owns the business as separate property. If you are divorcing your husband or wife, you might face an ownership dispute with your spouse. This blog discusses some common ways to r...
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