There are several ways that someone can maintain a controlling share of their high-net worth asset during a divorce. The most important thing for a spouse to do during their marriage is to maintain accurate books and financial records. If the asset is a business, they should not commingle business assets with personal assets to keep the books as clean as possible, so that the business is easier to assess during the valuation process.
If the asset is premarital and therefore separate, it is important for the owner to preserve any financial documents regarding the asset that predate the marriage. They should also ensure that no marital funds are allocated to the asset so that it can be kept completely separate from the other spouse’s finances. Additionally, a prenuptial agreement, if one exists, could be beneficial in this situation to outline the ownership of a separate asset and ensure that the owner maintains the controlling share of this property after the divorce.