When San Diego high asset divorce cases arise, they often involve one spouse having an ownership interest in a business that in part defines the value of the marital estate.  Unfortunately, a lack of proper planning could lead to an ex-spouse suddenly becoming a partner in the business that the other spouse owned while the two parties were married.  However, there are steps that can be taken that would help to prevent this possibility and to protect the interests of the other owners of the business and the company’s employees.