In a divorce, who gets what?

As demanding as the process of divorce can be, it becomes even more complex when a family business is involved.

Few divorce settlements rival the 4% stake in Amazon, valued at $38 billion, that MacKenzie Scott received in her split from husband Jeff Bezos. It recognized her contributions to the company’s growth by awarding her a quarter of the shares held by the couple. Even though your business may be worth considerably less than Amazon, and even if all the couples in your family are getting along well, you should take steps to protect the assets from a divorce.

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