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With over 25 years of experience in the legal field, we specialise in helping business owners like you safeguard their companies during divorce proceedings. When you work with our fixed fee divorce lawyers, you gain a partner who will fight for your business and your peace of mind.
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Your business deserves expert legal protection during divorce. We know your business is more than a financial asset—it’s the result of years of dedication, sleepless nights, and unwavering commitment. Facing a divorce can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our team has guided a vast number of business owners through divorce, delivering fair outcomes and protecting their hard-earned achievements. With our proven expertise and compassionate approach, you can trust us to protect your business and your future.
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Companies and Divorce FAQs
Not necessarily. The law considers various factors, including how the business was started, its value, and whether your spouse contributed to it financially or otherwise. If your company is considered a marital asset, it may be included in the financial settlement, but that doesn’t mean your spouse automatically gets half.
Yes, there are ways to protect your company in a divorce. If you have a pre-nuptial or post- nuptial agreement outlining how the business should be treated, this can help. Structuring your business correctly may also provide some protection.
A professional business valuation is ideally obtained or financial information from an accountant during divorce proceedings. Experts assess factors like profits, assets, debts, and future earning potential. The valuation helps determine how the business fits into the financial settlement.
It depends. If the business was started before the marriage and your spouse had no involvement, you might argue that it is a non-matrimonial asset. However, if it grew significantly during the marriage, the court may include it in the financial settlement. It’s isn’t a simple yes or no answer, hence specific advise on your situation is always needed.
If your spouse played a role in growing the business, they might have a stronger claim during the divorce. Their contributions—whether financial, managerial, or administrative—could affect the financial settlement and how assets are divided.
Transferring shares or selling parts of the business before divorce could be seen as an attempt to hide assets, which the court may reverse. Any major financial moves before a divorce should be discussed with a legal expert to avoid legal complications.
Selling a business is usually a last resort. Courts prefer other solutions, such as offsetting—where your spouse gets a larger share of other assets (like property or savings) instead of a business stake. Keeping the business operational is often in both parties’ best interests.
Yes. If your business generates substantial income, it may be factored into maintenance payments. The court will look at your earnings, profits, and whether dividends or salary contribute to your overall financial situation.
To reduce your spouse’s claim on your company, you will need to provide evidence that they did not contribute to its growth. This may include financial statements, business records, shareholder agreements, and employment records that demonstrate their lack of direct involvement. If your business existed before marriage, showing historical financial records can help establish that its success was not due to joint efforts. A solicitor experienced in financial settlements can assist in gathering and presenting this evidence effectively.
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If you're separating and want to protect your business, we’re here to ensure your financial future is secure. At NJP Solicitors, we help business owners, directors, and professionals safeguard their interests and secure fair financial settlements.
At NJP Solicitors, we don’t just draft documents, we deliver peace of mind. We’re straight-talking divorce solicitors & family law specialists who understand this isn’t just about legal forms, it’s about protecting your future and helping you move on with confidence.
Our experts for business assets in divorce are led by an accredited member of the Family Law Panel and a proud member of Resolution. As one of the leading firms in the Midlands specialising only in family law and divorce matters, our business assets in divorce team in Telford brings over 25 years of experience helping people reach financial settlements that work. Our record makes us amongst the leading firms of solicitors for Companies on Divorce in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Stafford and throughout England and Wales.
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