Business Valuation for Divorce and Financial Proceedings
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When a privately owned business forms part of a divorce or financial settlement, an independent and confidential valuation is essential. We provide clear, plain-English valuation support to business owners, spouses and their legal advisers.
Financial settlement discussions require an independent figure
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What may be reviewed
Company accounts (statutory and management)
Profit trends across recent years
Director salaries and benefits
Dividend history
Assets and liabilities on the balance sheet
Shareholder structure and any agreements
Business dependency on the owner
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Who we support
Business owners
Spouses of business owners
Solicitors managing financial proceedings
Accountants
Mediators
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A confidential process
Every conversation, document and report is handled confidentially. We work directly with you or with your appointed solicitor or mediator, depending on the structure of the case.
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How is a business valued in divorce?
Typically using a combination of earnings-based and asset-based methods, adjusted for owner remuneration, marketability and any minority interest considerations.
Can you value a private company for divorce?
Yes. We regularly value private limited companies, family businesses and shareholdings for divorce and financial settlement proceedings.
Do you work with solicitors?
Yes. We work directly with family and commercial solicitors and can report to the instructing solicitor or jointly to both parties where appropriate.
What documents are needed?
Usually the last 3–5 years of accounts, latest management accounts, a shareholder structure summary, and any shareholder agreement or memorandum/articles.
Is the valuation confidential?
Yes — entirely confidential and handled with the discretion required for sensitive personal proceedings.
Take the next step
Find out what your business could be worth before buyers do.
If you are considering a sale now or in the next few years, a confidential valuation call can help you understand where you stand, what buyers may look for, and what could improve your outcome.
