Wealthy After Divorce

Episode 18: Taking the Mystery out of Business Valuations in Divorce with Ben Bershad

Jacki Roessler, CDFA® and Ben Bershad Season 1 Episode 18

Getting a divorce when one (or both) parties own a business adds an extra layer of ambiguity. Most often in these situations, the attorneys will recommend hiring an expert to place a value on the business. However, clients often feel unsure about the importance of taking on this added expense and effort. Jacqueline Roessler, CDFA is joined by business appraiser, Ben Bershad to provide clarity on the valuation process and why it’s essential to a divorce with transparency. In addition, Ben discusses the business appraiser’s critical role in determining the owner’s income for purposes of child and spousal support. 

We will discuss:

  • Why you need a business appraiser who is local and specializes in divorce
  • The two main roles of the business appraiser in divorce-and the one role that isn’t
  • Taking the emotion out of business appraisals in divorce
  • What goes on in the “room where it happens” when dueling business appraisers help attorneys and clients hash out a compromise?

Resources:
·        Read more about Ben’s firm, Bershad Valuation Consulting HERE
·        Contact Ben Bershad, ABV, CVA at bbershad@bershadvaluation.com
·        Find out how Jacki Roessler, CDFA® helps divorcing clients with a business by scheduling an initial consult by clicking this link  https://calendly.com/jacki-divorceplanner/get-to-know-you?month=2022-12&back=1
·        Learn more about Business Appraisals and Divorce At Family Lawyer Magazine Here

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