I’m Steve Kaplan, in New Jersey divorce lawyer with over 37 years of experience representing dentists in complex divorce cases.
You expected to divide assets.
You probably did not expect your dental practice to be tagged with an inflated valuation based on “goodwill,” future referrals, or income projections that may never come to pass.
Yet that is exactly what happens in many New Jersey divorce cases.
If you are not careful, you can be forced to buy out a number based on theory, not truth.
Valuing a dental practice Is part judgment and part math
Yes, your dental practice is usually considered part of the marital estate in New Jersey, even if your spouse has never treated a single patient.
But that does not make every number fair or every assumption valid.
Opposing experts often increase projected values by:
Blending personal goodwill with enterprise goodwill
Assuming future revenue growth that may not exist
Treating your license as if it guarantees income forever
That is why I work with some of the most respected forensic accountants in the state.
Together, we challenge inflated valuations and replace speculation with defensible numbers.
A Real Dental Practice Case from New Jersey
He owned a busy dental practice, worked long relentless hours, and believed the house and retirement accounts would be the central fight.
Then the valuation expert appeared, claiming the practice was worth over a million dollars, despite real debt and inconsistent cash flow.
He felt boxed in. Until he found my NJ Divorce Course.
By the time we met, he understood how dental practices can be unintentionally overvalued, where experts stretch projections, and how to push back the right way.
We brought in the right forensic accountant, dismantled the inflated appraisal, and negotiated a realistic result.
There Are Smart Steps You Can Take Right Now
My free NJ Divorce Course explains the specific financial pressure points dentists face in divorce, including how to protect your dental practice from exaggerated claims.
It is free. It is confidential. And it gives you leverage before negotiations begin.
The first move is understanding the game.
Do not sign anything yet.
Do not agree to anything yet.
Get informed.
Get strategic.
Steve Kaplan’s Divorce Course is a free email series that teaches you what to do before you separate, file, or negotiate the value of your practice, alimony, and all other issues.
You will learn:
How judges think about professional practice valuation in real cases
What to do and what not to do
How to prepare for mediation or trial
It is free.
It is private.
And it could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Click the blue link below to get started now:
Best regards,
Steve
Steven J. Kaplan, Esq.
Specializing in Divorce
Throughout New Jersey
(732) 845-9010