When a business is part of the marital estate, both parties typically retain valuation experts who apply different methodologies and arrive at different numbers. The income approach, the asset approach, and the market approach each produce distinct results, and the gap between competing valuations in a high asset divorce can be substantial. Understanding which method is most defensible given the nature of the business is a core part of the legal strategy.
Brodzki Jacobs works with forensic accountants and business valuation professionals in cases where a closely held company, professional practice, or ownership stake is at issue. The goal is to arrive at a number that accurately reflects what the marital interest is worth and to support that figure through the negotiation or litigation process.
