Business Valuation
Business valuation is the process of determining what a business owned by one or both spouses is worth so it can be fairly divided in a Florida divorce. Because Florida is an equitable distribution state, the marital portion of a business's value is part of the property to be divided. Valuators look at assets, income, goodwill, and market comparisons, often with help from a forensic accountant or appraiser.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
The expert-driven determination of the fair market value of a business interest treated as a marital asset subject to equitable distribution under F.S. §61.075, frequently requiring valuation of both tangible assets and enterprise/personal goodwill.
Example
Because her husband owned a dental practice, the court ordered a business valuation before dividing their marital assets.
Related Statutes
- 61.075
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