A business is often one of the most valuable assets seen in a pool of property after separation and divorce.   In new relationships, that business has often been accrued prior to commencement of the relationship, and represents the creativity, acumen and hard work of one of the spouses.   In later or ‘second’ relationships,…

When I meet clients for the first time, I find that they often have a pre-conceived idea that the job of their family lawyer is to ‘file’ their case with the Court, and await a hearing.  I am surprised that the perception of our legal system is that those who are enduring separation and divorce…

One of the biggest causes of divorce is financial problems.  But one of the biggest causes of business failure is divorce.   Make no bones about it, divorce is rough on business.  Any business owned by parties enduring separation and divorce will be poked and prodded.  The business may suddenly be called on to meet…