Q. My wife and I are seeking an amicable divorce now that our last child is in college. She has not worked for the majority of our marriage but has a degree in library science. I am semi-retired and am now just consulting but I make enough that we still live comfortably. My wife intends to get a librarian job in hopes it will cover health insurance for both of us until we are 65.
The biggest asset we own is my minority interest in a family commercial real estate business which pays dividends each year ranging between $350,000 – $500,000. Historically we have maximized retirement, funded private school, and bought a ski house with this money. I realize my interest has value, but I cannot liquidate it, and I can’t give it to her. If we agree on the value, how can I structure this so we each