Farming Divorces: Navigating Financial Remedies in Rural Cases

Introduction

Farming divorces can present distinct challenges that differ significantly from other financial remedy cases. This virtual classroom seminar is designed to help family law practitioners confidently navigate these complexities and effectively advise clients from farming and rural communities.

Aimed at those with a basic grounding in financial remedy proceedings, this live session focuses on applying established financial remedy principles to the particular circumstances that commonly arise in farming and rural cases.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• The role and impact of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements in agricultural wealth disputes
• How to approach the early stages of a farming case, including gathering key information and identifying priorities
• Key considerations when analysing agricultural land, farming businesses and associated structures
• Practical guidance on dealing with financial disclosure, including the preparation and analysis of Form E
• When expert evidence is required and how experts can assist in the valuation of land, businesses and farming assets
• The court's approach to farming and agricultural divorce cases, including the treatment of inherited and non-matrimonial wealth
• The significance of leading case law and recent developments affecting agricultural family disputes
• The challenges of liquidity in farming cases and how courts balance asset preservation with financial claims
• The unique challenges and considerations that arise in farming and agricultural divorce cases

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.