Today’s family law negotiations are all about the numbers. The value of assets, the amount of support, and the cost of living. The numbers tell who will receive how much, directs us to consider tax considerations, and the timing of the payments.
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Drafting Your Own Separation Agreement, Really?
Contemplating filling in an online template for your separation agreement may be quite appealing. After all, it’s a quick and fast way to save money and time. You can pick and chose whatever catches your eye. Selecting the sections you understand and leaving behind the small print. Once you both agree, you’re good to go!
Not so fast.
There are significant dangers to drafting such an important personal document on your own. After years of believing you have in place a good deal only to find that it has no value will come as an expensive shock.
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Family Business Valuations and Marriage Contracts
Negotiating a marriage contract to treat one particular asset a special way is a common method to protect a business like Jacques’ which was built from scratch with few resources to a successful international organization. Rachel understands and agrees that Jacques’ 50% business interest which he will bring into the marriage belongs to him. But, she asks, what about her advice as an engineer without salary, her contribution as a sounding board 24 / 7, her creation and involvement in regular focus groups to test new product ideas, and all the other works she does without pay? Isn’t that worth something?
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