S1E5 - From Boardroom to Courtroom: Business Owners' Family Law Survival Guide with Janani S. Rana

Join Meghan and Janani S. Rana, an accomplished family law attorney with 14+ years of expertise, as they unravel the complexities of asset division in divorce, particularly when significant business ownership is involved. 🏛️ Explore the optimal timing for business valuation and gain insights into Orange County's distinctive approach. 🔄 Delve into hidden complexities like "double-dipping" in family law, where the same income stream affects both support payments and business valuation. Discover actionable recommendations from Janani on safeguarding future business interests through buy-sell agreements, premarital agreements, and meticulous estate planning. Whether you're a business owner navigating divorce or intrigued by family law intricacies, this episode provides practical insights for a comprehensive understanding. 🌟 #FamilyLaw #BusinessValuation #DivorceInsights 🎧#WealthAdvisoryLab

About Meghan’s guest: Janani Rana, a Certified Family Law Specialist and seasoned trial attorney, is a partner at Minyard|Morris in Newport Beach, CA. With a focus on complex family law issues and high net worth matters, she has earned recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for four consecutive years and a Best Lawyers One to Watch for three years. In addition to her impressive legal career, Janani is a sought-after expert, presenting on family law business valuations and custody moveaways. As an annual guest lecturer at USC Gould School of Law, she shares insights on the characterization and valuation of life insurance policies, disability pay, and severance pay in family law proceedings. A graduate of USC Gould School of Law, Janani's legal journey includes clerkships with the Honorable Amy Pellman and Honorable Harvey Silberman of the Los Angeles Superior Court. She maintains close ties with impactful organizations like the Alliance for Children's Rights, Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law, and Western Center for Law & Poverty.