The capital assets of a business are often a large part of the total value of the business. Certain businesses have more capital asset value than others; for example, a real estate agent may have a few computers, desks, a copy machine, but a doctor will have expensive medical equipment as well. In larger businesses, the capital assets have much greater value and can often be an outlet to for a divorcing spouse to hide or dissipate marital assets. For example, a spouse who is contemplating divorce, may invest marital funds in a business to be used to purchase a tangible asset, like a new truck.

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1. Valuing a Business with Capital Assets
   Expert valuators can determine the value of capital assets. And with the help of a good forensic accountant trained in tracing marital asset usage along with preparing a comprehensive business valuations, any attorney and his or her client can arrive at the negotiation table with the proper advice they need to present a reasonable settlement.
   Contributed on 6/19/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff

   Category: Property Valuations   (Applicable in All States)

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