How can someone be sure to get a fair share of their spouse business?

Many factors determine whether a client will get a share of their spouses business and in what form they might receive it. Among the factors the court will look at are whether your spouse owned the business prior to your marriage. Whether you have a stock ownership in the business, your role, if any, and operating the business are increasing its value, the overall division of the property and debts if you or your spouse own a business, and it’s important to work with your attorney early in your case to develop a strategy for valuing the business and making your case for how it should be treated and the division of property and debts.