09/01/2026
Dividing a family-owned business in a Florida divorce requires balancing equitable distribution laws with commercial survival. Under Florida Statute 61.075, marital assets must be divided fairly, but forcing a liquid sale often destroys the company's long-term value and revenue stream for both parties. Successfully navigating this process involves securing a precise business valuation—utilizing income, market, or asset-based approaches—and structuring creative settlement solutions such as property offsets, structured buyouts, or non-voting stock transfers. By prioritizing collaborative negotiation over litigation, spouses protect operational continuity, safeguard employee livelihoods, and secure their individual financial futures.
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Shay Manibog, J.D.'s answer: When a business is involved in a divorce, the challenge is rarely as simple as asking, “Who gets the business?” The more important questions are: What portion of the business is marital? What is it worth? What contributions were made during the marriage? And how can ...
