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DEBT Is a Four-Letter Word

Matrimonial attorneys must be able to distinguish elements of leverage risk that are accentuated in today's economy in order to present overvaluing business equity. Here's how.

13 minute read July 29, 2009 at 08:39 AM
By
Kathy Hensley And Rob Schlegel
DEBT Is a Four-Letter Word

Has your divorce client's business been caught in the recent economic crisis? Most industries, such as retail, wholesale, construction, and services, are affected. Although there are a few exceptions, the presence of debt in a business elevates risk, which depletes divisible asset value.

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