#600 Protecting Your Business in Divorce - Asset Protection When a Marriage Ends

Nov 14, 2025

Bestselling author and family law expert Rebecca Zung joins attorney Mark J. Kohler for a deep dive into protecting your business during divorce. They discuss essential steps for financial preparation and how emotional decisions can sabotage your case. Rebecca outlines the five crucial areas in family law and explains the importance of timing when valuing your business. She introduces her SLAY framework for negotiating with narcissists and reveals how AI can aid in uncovering financial deception. A must-listen for anyone facing divorce!

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How She Entered High‑Net‑Worth Divorce Law

Rebecca Zung entered high-net-worth family law after meeting a top family lawyer in law school and realizing cases resemble business dissolutions.
She found the field required deep cross-discipline knowledge and quickly built a large practice.

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Clients Will Destroy Assets Out Of Rage

Rebecca observed clients sometimes 'burn their own business to the ground' to avoid paying support.
She attributes this to limbic-driven decisions rather than rational planning.

ADVICE

Build An Accessible Cash Stash

Create a cash reserve you can access immediately for living costs and attorney fees.
Don't rely on quick emergency court orders; temporary relief hearings can take months.

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conversation with bestselling author and negotiation expert Rebecca Zung and attorney Mark J. Kohler. We break down what to do first, what to avoid, and how to protect your future — without playing dirty.

You’ll learn the five main areas courts consider in family law cases—property division, spousal support, custody and parenting decisions, child support, and attorney’s fees—and how each one affects the next. We cover business valuation timing, enterprise vs. personal goodwill, forensic accounting, lifestyle analysis, and “sudden income deficiency syndrome.” Plus, Rebecca explains her SLAY framework (Strategy, Leverage, Anticipate, You) for negotiating with narcissists and staying out of emotional sabotage.

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You’ll learn:

How to prepare financially before filing for divorce — and the first critical steps to protect your assets and credibility
The five main areas every family law case covers: property division, spousal support, custody and parenting decisions, child support, and attorney’s fees
How and when to value a business during divorce, including the difference between enterprise and personal goodwill
Why forensic accounting, lifestyle analysis, and “sudden income deficiency syndrome” can make or break your case
Smart strategies for both the moneyed and non-moneyed spouse to stay financially stable during proceedings
How Rebecca Zung’s SLAY framework (Strategy, Leverage, Anticipate, You) helps you negotiate with a narcissist and avoid emotional traps

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