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Essential Steps for Business Owners Facing Divorce with Gabriella Martinelli, CDFA®

Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

Release Date: 09/15/2025

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In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I sit down with Gabriella Martinelli, a seasoned Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and founder of Ever After Wealth®, to explore the critical steps business owners must take to value and protect their businesses before a divorce. With over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of divorce, Gabriella brings deep expertise in avoiding financial pitfalls, cleaning up financial records, and ensuring accurate business valuations.

If you are divorcing with a business on the line, the stakes are incredibly high, and one misstep can cost you far more than money. We discuss how businesses are appraised during divorce, the emotional and financial challenges that arise during asset division, and the importance of clarifying valuation long before lawyers and courts are involved. Gabriella also explains why separating personal and business finances and maintaining accurate documentation is essential for protecting both your enterprise and your personal net worth.

Together, we highlight the key tax and ownership considerations that can arise when selling, splitting, or retaining a business and share practical strategies to help you safeguard what you’ve built. Whether you are just beginning to consider divorce or are already mid-process, this conversation will provide clarity, direction, and the financial wisdom you need to protect your future.

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