When a business valuation is used in a family law dispute, the final number is only part of the story. Courts, lawyers, and the parties involved must understand how that number was reached. Without clear documentation and transparent reporting, even a well prepared valuation can be questioned or challenged. This is where IVS 106: Documentation and Reporting becomes critical. The International Valuation Standards require valuers to clearly document their work and produce a re

When a business valuation is prepared for a family law matter, the numbers presented in the report can significantly influence the outcome of a property settlement. However, the valuation itself is only as reliable as the information used to produce it. Financial statements, industry benchmarks, market transactions, and business forecasts all form part of the evidence used to determine value. If the wrong information is used, or if the data is unreliable, the final valuation