Pictured above: Fiona Craig
Celebrity divorces often hit the headlines and there is a great
deal of hype around the subject of who gets what in the
distribution of wealth. However, the same issues are also of
concern to business men and women who worry about whether a divorce
is likely to destroy a business that may have taken many years to
build.
In the absence of information of specific relevance to directors
on the subject, Fiona Craig, matrimonial partner at Beswicks
Solicitors has launched A Director's Guide to Divorce.
"I often see company directors or business partners who have
toiled for many years to create a valuable business and who worry
about the effect of divorce on their business circumstances as well
as their family," says Fiona Craig.
"There is plenty of information available to separating couples
with regard to their personal circumstances, but very little
information on considerations from the business perspective.
We hope that this guide will fill the gap."
The guide, which is in a straight-talking question and answer
format addresses many of the questions that the Beswicks
matrimonial team regularly face from directors, for example:
• Will getting divorced destroy my business?
• What will it cost me?
• Will my divorce have an impact on fellow directors?
• What will happen to my pension?
• What steps can I take to protect business assets?
• Are overseas assets taken into account?
• What not to do when getting divorced.
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact
Fiona Craig on 01782 205 000
For more information on Beswicks Solicitors, view their website
here: www.beswicks.com