Law Practice,
Family
Oct. 4, 2019
Valuing the professional goodwill of an attorney in divorce
The courts have struggled with this topic for years, leading to uncertainty and allowing widely varying opinions from forensics who calculate for the benefit of whatever legal position they are hired by.
Timothy D. Reuben
Founder and President of Reuben Raucher & Blum and the Founder of Reuben Mediation
Email: treuben@rrbattorneys.com
Timothy D. Reuben is a mediator, litigator and author who focuses on resolving complex civil disputes in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. He is also the author of "Tequila, a Story of Success, Love & Violence," a legal novel inspired by real world legal practice that explores power, loyalty and the human dynamics that drive conflict.
Stephanie I. Blum
Partner
Reuben Raucher & Blum
Email: sblum@rrbattorneys.com
Blum is a partner at Reuben Raucher & Blum in Los Angeles. A Certified Family Law Specialist with over 25 years of experience, her expertise includes domestic violence restraining order matters, complex property division and custody disputes.
How do you value the goodwill of a lawyer in a divorce proceeding? The courts have struggled with this topic for years, leading to uncertainty and allowing widely varying opinions from forensics who calculate for the benefit of whatever legal position they are hired by. The court in Marriage of Lopez, 38 Cal. App. 3d 93, 108 (1974), commented: "It has been aptly stated: 'Accountants, writers on accounting, economists, engineers, and courts...
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