How do we value
our stocks?

If the stock is publicly traded, your mediator will help you agree on a date on which the stock will be valued, such as the date the separation agreement is signed, or the date the divorce is actually granted. Then you may either contact your broker or check your local newspaper or the Wall Street Journal to determine the value of the stock on that date. Remember, when the stock is sold, it may be subject to capital gains tax.

In the event that the company in which you own stock is a small corporation whose shares are not traded, it will be more difficult to determine the value. Attorney Driscoll works with experts who can help you determine the appropriate value.