When Your Finances Are On The Line

Valuation of a business or professional practice can be the most important financial issue in your divorce. At Lake Toback DiDomenico in Chicago, our lawyers enlist the assistance of forensic accountants and other experts to ensure your interests are protected prior to proceedings.

Business Valuation Methods And Divorce

Some or all of a business may be marital property and subject to equitable distribution, depending on when the business was started, how it was funded during the marriage and the contributions of the nonowner spouse.

Business owners may attempt to make a business seem less valuable by removing cash, paying money to nonexistent employees or vendors, or by delaying business contracts until after the divorce is final. Our attorneys are experienced in uncovering these and other hidden assets in divorce.

Why Hire Us?

Our law firm uses highly trained forensic accountants to look into accounting practices in order to gather evidence that can be used in court. These highly trained experts sift through deposits, withdrawals, receivables, tax records and other financial information to gain an accurate business valuation, which may also include the goodwill value of a business.

Not all businesses have value that is divisible in divorce. For example, a service business may not have value as an ongoing concern without the contributions of the owner. In some instances, simply the name of the business may add value. It is critical that you have a skilled business valuation lawyer who can negotiate a favorable agreement on your behalf or, if necessary, make a compelling case on your behalf at trial.

Get Our Legal Help With Forensic Accounting

Lake Toback DiDomenico is located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Our office is five blocks west of Lake Shore Drive and 10 blocks east of I-90/94, at the southeast corner of Washington and Dearborn streets. To contact our attorneys at Lake Toback DiDomenico, call 312-288-8985 or contact us by email.