June 22, 2022 |
Divorce

Handling a divorce when you own a medical practice

Written By: Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP

When you are going through a divorce in Illinois, it is important to have a plan for how you will manage your medical practice. Trying to run a business while dealing with the stress of a divorce can be difficult, and it is important to make sure that you do not let the divorce affect your work.

Have a clear understanding of your financial situation

You will need to know your income, assets, debts and expenses. This is important information to have when you are negotiating with your ex-spouse about who will get what in the divorce.

If you are the one who is keeping the medical practice, you will need to be prepared to take on all of the financial responsibility. This includes any debt that is associated with the business as well as any expenses that come up.

Know how to separate your personal and professional life

In many cases, people who are going through a divorce will try to use their work as an escape from their personal life. However, this can be a recipe for disaster. For instance, if you are constantly arguing with your ex-spouse about the business, it will only make things worse.

It is important to keep your personal and professional life separate during a divorce. This means that you should not use work as a way to avoid dealing with your personal life. Instead, you should focus on doing what is best for the business.

Be prepared for changes in your schedule

During a divorce, it is not uncommon for people to have to make changes to their schedules. For instance, you may have to travel more for work or you may have to work longer hours. It is important to prepare yourself for these changes so that you can still maintain a good work-life balance.

If you have children, you will need to make sure that you are still able to spend time with them. This can be difficult to do when you are running a business, but it is important to try to find a balance.

If you decide to end your marriage, it is important to have a plan in place for how you will handle your medical practice. This includes understanding your financial situation, knowing how to separate your personal and professional life, and being prepared for changes in your schedule. By following these tips, you can help ensure that the divorce does not affect your business.

Written By: Reich, Jumbeck, Stole & Reeb, LLP