A couple has been married for 20 years, and the wife is now asking for divorce. They share a catering business that has grown significantly over the years. They have two children, ages 15 and 9. In addition to the business, they own a home, savings account, an investment portfolio, and retirement funds.
This family faces a number of challenging issues:
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