Mixing Business and Divorce

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Business and Divorce

While the law views a marriage as a partnership, some married couples have a similar view and as a result decide to run businesses together while married. When divorce is on the cards many couples are unsure whether to remain in business with their partners or dissolve the business entirely. This article will discuss some factors to take into consideration when deciding to stay in business with your ex-spouse.

A 2007 Census Bureau estimate showed that about 3.7 million businesses are owned by married couples, therefore, the implication is real in respect of divorce process when it comes to business owning couples being faced with complicated decisions, both business and personal, if they decide to end their marriage.