Protecting Your Life’s Work From Forced Liquidation.
We hire independent appraisers to distinguish between enterprise and personal goodwill, shielding your company’s value from inequitable division.
Thomas J. Daley can help30-Second Case Assessment
Step 1: Initial AssessmentAnswer 6 targeted questions based on common Texas litigation patterns to identify high-conflict risks.
Why Thomas J. Daley for Closely Held Business interests?
Inception of Title & Characterization
We determine if your business is separate or community property based on when it was formed and the source of its initial capital, protecting pre-marital assets from division.
Enterprise vs. Personal Goodwill
Texas law excludes 'personal goodwill' from the marital estate. We work with experts to separate your personal reputation from the company’s value, often significantly reducing the divisible estate.
Corporate Veil Protection
We defend against 'alter ego' claims where a spouse attempts to treat corporate assets as personal property. We ensure the business remains a distinct legal entity throughout the litigation.
Structured Buyout Agreements
To avoid a forced sale, we negotiate staggered payouts or asset offsets, allowing the managing spouse to retain 100% control of the business while fairly compensating the other party.
Forensic Commingling Analysis
If business funds were used for personal expenses, we perform a 'recapitulation' to untangle the finances, protecting the business from claims of community reimbursement or waste.
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