When going through a divorce, small family businesses present a significant risk and challenge. Many married couples also happen to be joint-owners of small businesses. Running a business with a spouse can prove particularly beneficial since both owners tend to trust one another more than they would other business partners. …
Can a spouse claim property rights over a business in divorce?
When it comes to getting a divorce, business owners may have a few extra things to worry about. Business that began or grew during the marriage can sometimes be considered marital property that needs to be divided during the family law process. Understanding how Alberta property rights impact business ownership and …
Navigating property division with a shared business
Figuring out who gets which assets in a divorce is rarely easy, but for some couples it can get even more complicated. This is certainly the case for couples who share a business. Alberta couples with a family business or businesses can add many complexities to the property division process. Many consider shutting …
Presumption of a 50-50 split only a starting point when dividing complex assets at divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, March 27, 2015. If your pending divorce involves significant assets, then coming to a fair division of matrimonial property will require careful analysis. Alberta’s Matrimonial Property Act states simply enough that matrimonial property …
Accounting for complex assets in a divorce settlement
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, January 19, 2015. The accurate valuation of matrimonial property can pose an array of challenges, perhaps especially if the spouses have acquired significant assets over time. These could include business assets, registered retirement …