Matrimonial Forensic Accountant

Business Valuation in Matrimonial Proceedings

Matrimonial valuations of owner-managed and SME businesses with goodwill and liquidity analysis.

Business valuation in divorce requires adjustments that do not arise in commercial valuations. Matrimonial Forensic Accountant applies methodology appropriate to the specific business and proceedings, addressing personal versus transferable goodwill, the impact of the matrimonial event on maintainable earnings, and whether the business can fund a lump sum or ongoing maintenance order.

We value owner-managed businesses, professional practices, hospitality and retail groups, and investment holding structures. Our reports explain methodology choice clearly so the court understands why a particular approach has been applied, whether maintainable earnings, net asset value, or discounted cash flow.

Instructions include SJE appointments to value one or more businesses, party expert reports responding to the other side's valuation, and preliminary valuation advice before FDR to support settlement negotiations.

Frequently asked questions

We distinguish personal goodwill (attached to an individual spouse) from transferable goodwill (saleable with the business). This distinction directly affects the matrimonial value attributed to the business. We explain our analysis in terms the Family Court can follow, consistent with established case law on matrimonial business valuation.

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Contact Matrimonial Forensic Accountant to discuss expert witness or forensic accounting support in England and Wales family proceedings. We respond within one business day.

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