Protecting the Business
You Built.
Divorce shouldn't trigger a liquidation event. We use advanced tax strategies—like the Butterfly Spin-Off—to divide assets without destroying your company's value.
Download the Valuation MatrixFounder's Insight: "Most generalist lawyers look at the 'Line 150' income. We look deeper. Whether it's imputing income for support or fighting a puffed-up business valuation, we treat your divorce like a corporate transaction." — Deepa Tailor, Managing Director.
The Valuation Trap
How your business is valued can make or break your financial future. Understand the difference.
The Risk
"The Asset Approach"
Scenario: Opposing counsel values your company based on a theoretical sale of all assets.
Result: An inflated value that forces you to overpay equalization.
This approach ignores market reality and cash flow constraints.
The Strategy
"The Income Approach"
Scenario: We value the business based on its actual cash flow and redundant assets.
Result: A realistic number that keeps your equity intact.
This approach reflects true business value and operational reality.
The Entrepreneur's Asset Protection Checklist
Are you prepared for a forensic audit? Download the checklist to audit-proof your disclosure.
The Corporate Strategy Library
Advanced resources for business owners navigating the intersection of Family Law, Corporate Tax, and Business Valuation.
Valuation & Division
What is Your Company Worth?
Income vs. Asset Approach: Which valuation method wins?
Understanding the two primary business valuation methodologies and their impact on equalization.
The "Date of Separation" Freeze: Why timing is everything
How the valuation date can save or cost you hundreds of thousands in business equity.
The Butterfly Spin-Off: Dividing corporate assets tax-free
Advanced Section 85 rollover strategies to split business interests without triggering capital gains.
Goodwill vs. Hard Assets: What gets divided?
Distinguishing between personal goodwill (non-divisible) and enterprise goodwill (divisible).
Income & Support
The Self-Employed Trap
Imputing Income: When the court adds back your business expenses
How judges scrutinize corporate perks, vehicle allowances, and discretionary spending.
Double Dipping: Preventing your business from being counted twice
Ensuring your company isn't valued as both an asset AND an income source for support.
Dividends vs. Salary: How payout structure affects Spousal Support
Strategic income characterization to minimize support obligations while maintaining tax efficiency.
Prevention & Control
Shareholder Protection
Shareholder Agreements: Can you force your ex to sell their shares?
Shotgun clauses, drag-along rights, and buy-sell provisions in divorce scenarios.
Post-Nuptial Agreements for Business Owners
Protecting business interests after marriage through strategic domestic contracts.
Freezing Assets: What to do if your spouse tries to drain the corporate account
Emergency injunctions and preservation orders to protect business liquidity.
Your business is your legacy.
Defend it.
Don't let a divorce destroy what you've spent decades building. Book a strategic consultation with our corporate divorce team.
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