[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/can-running-your-own-business-lead-to-divorce\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/can-running-your-own-business-lead-to-divorce\/","headline":"Can Running Your Own Business Lead to Divorce?","name":"Can Running Your Own Business Lead to Divorce?","description":"When you started your business, you were already married, and your spouse was very supportive. The business flourished over the next five years, but your marriage didn\u2019t. It takes a lot of work to bring in over a million dollars … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2021-03-02","dateModified":"2022-06-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/author\/nmichlaw\/#Person","name":"Alward Fisher","url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/author\/nmichlaw\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/63071aa228c966abd886a2cbb647b07806c39706d3fbac14fe9c4c475edc7457?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/63071aa228c966abd886a2cbb647b07806c39706d3fbac14fe9c4c475edc7457?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Alward Fisher","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/logo-fisher.png","url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/logo-fisher.png","width":288,"height":103}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/feature-home-mobile-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/feature-home-mobile-1.jpg","height":"100","width":"100"},"url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/can-running-your-own-business-lead-to-divorce\/","about":["Divorce"],"wordCount":367,"articleBody":"When you started your business, you were already married, and your spouse was very supportive. The business flourished over the next five years, but your marriage didn\u2019t. It takes a lot of work to bring in over a million dollars a year in revenue, and you\u2019re proud of your professional accomplishments, but you\u2019re wondering if this could lead to divorce.Your fears may be valid.How many hours do you put in?There are many potential questions here, but a big one is just how much you have to be at work to make your business function properly. After all, it\u2019s clear that\u00a0work\/life balance is hard for many couples, and that includes those who are merely employees. As a small business owner, you have vastly more responsibilities.Spending too much time apart can lead to divorce. If you work 40 hours a week, you can probably find the balance you need, but is that realistic? You\u2019re not just an employee. New businesses are notorious for how much time they take. If you\u2019re actually working 60+ hours per week, that doesn\u2019t leave much time for anything else, and you and your spouse could start drifting apart.What will a divorce mean for your business?If it becomes clear that divorce is approaching, you need to know what it means for your personal life, but that\u2019s not all. You also need to know how it could impact your business. What are your marital assets? How could the financial side of the divorce alter your company? Be sure you understand exactly\u00a0what steps you need to take\u00a0to protect your business and your other interests. Early guidance from an experienced attorney is wise.About the AuthorLatest PostsAlward FisherAt Alward Fisher, we provide more than savvy legal representation. We provide peace of mind. Peace of mind for your business. Peace of mind for your family. And the peace of mind for your future. No matter what types of legal challenges you are facing, we can help you find solutions.Can Someone with the Power of Attorney Change a Will?Can a Divorce Be Denied in Michigan?What Is the Downside of Collaborative Divorce?"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Can Running Your Own Business Lead to Divorce?","item":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/can-running-your-own-business-lead-to-divorce\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]