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Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.

Buy-Sell Agreements and Their Place in an Asset Protection Plan

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC on 3/25/2020

For many business owners, their business is the most valuable asset that they own. The focus in asset protection planning is often on developing strategies to protect the business value from the claims of external, third...more

Family Law: Getting What You Need in Divorce – When It Isn’t Possible to Get All That You Want

Winstead PC on 3/16/2020

In addition to Mick Jagger’s legendary performances on stage and vinyl, the song lyrics of The Rolling Stones reflect wisdom that often goes unappreciated. This post focuses on issues that arise when spouses divide their...more

Buy-Sell Agreements in a Divorce (Part 2)

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 6/7/2016

My last article discussed a typical provision found in shareholders agreements (for corporations) or operating agreements (for limited liability companies) giving the other owners a right to step in and buy any shares or...more

Buy-Sell Agreements in a Divorce (Part 1)

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 5/13/2016

My prior articles have discussed how to monetize one spouse’s equity interest in a privately held company that has no other owners. However, many businesses are started by two or three partners contributing their ideas,...more

But What About The Company?

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 7/15/2014

For many married couples in California and other community property states, a closely-held business is the most valuable community asset. And whether or not they’re in a community property state, both spouses may be active...more

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