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Episode 205: Divorce as a Practice Owner: What You Need to Know

• Julie Herres • Season 6 • Episode 205

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Divorce is hard. It’s emotional. It’s overwhelming. And when you own a private practice, it can feel even more complicated.

Your practice isn’t just a job—it’s an asset. It’s a cash flow machine. It’s how you pay your bills, support your family, and serve your clients. So what happens to it in a divorce? How is it valued? Could you lose it? What about taxes, debt, or access to your bank accounts?

In this episode, I’m walking you through what you need to know about divorce as a practice owner—from business valuation to protecting your income-generating asset—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

If this is something you’re going through (or even just want to be prepared for), this episode will help you understand the financial realities and protect what you’ve built.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • How your private practice is treated as an asset in a divorce 
  • Why business value is not the same as cash in hand
  • What happens with taxes, joint returns, and past tax debt
  • Practical steps to protect your business access and systems
  • Why your practice can be your rebuilding plan on the other side

Divorce is never easy. But if you get to keep your practice, you are keeping the very thing that allows you to rebuild.

Listen to this episode for practical guidance, calm perspective, and clear next steps.

And if you know another practice owner who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them. They don’t have to navigate this alone.

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