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In Indiana, your business is generally considered part of the marital estate, meaning it is subject to division during divorce proceedings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Why Your Business is Part of the Marital Estate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Indiana follows the \u201cone-pot\u201d theory, which includes all property owned by either spouse at the time of filing for divorce, regardless of when or how it was acquired. This means even a business you started before marriage can be considered marital property.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpindiana.law\/blog\/valuing-your-business-in-an-indiana-divorce\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Valuing Your Business in an Indiana Divorce\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you own a business and are facing a divorce in Indiana, one of the most complex and critical aspects will be determining the value of that business. 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