At Wollens, we have extensive experience in farming divorces, understanding the unique challenges they present. Our approach is practical and commercially focused, aimed at achieving fairness while safeguarding the farming business’s viability.
Farming divorces require sensitivity to specific issues, such as:
Low Liquidity: Farms often have high-value assets but limited cash flow.
Impact of a Sale: Dividing assets may necessitate selling parts of the farm, affecting its operation and future viability.
Volatile Market Conditions: Farming income can vary significantly due to market and weather conditions.
Family Ownership: Farms are often held within families, complicating ownership and decision-making.
Trust Arrangements and Succession Planning: Ensuring continuity of the farming enterprise while addressing spousal entitlements.
Complex Valuation: Determining the value of assets, including development potential and distinguishing between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets.
We collaborate with trusted local professionals, including valuers, accountants, and experts in trusts, tenancies, and planning, to provide a comprehensive service tailored to your needs.
To protect farming businesses against future divorce risks, we also advise on pre and post-nuptial agreements. Early legal advice is crucial, whether you’re contemplating a divorce or planning for the future.
We prioritise understanding your farm’s unique setup, often visiting the site to gain a clear picture of operations. With our expertise, you can trust us to help navigate this complex and emotionally charged process with care and precision.
What really stood out was the combination of professionalism and genuine warmth. Abbie understood that behind all the paperwork and legal correspondence was someone going through a very difficult period of their life, and that human touch made an enormous difference to me.She was calm when I wasn’t, reassuring when I needed it and incredibly dependable throughout. – NC, August 2026
Rachel and Ilke went above and beyond what I could ever have expected from my legal team. I never felt like I was facing everything alone. Their compassion, dedication, patience and unwavering support meant more to me than they will probably ever realise. – August 2026
Knowledgeable and super helpful. I can’t recommend Simon highly enough. I needed quite a complicated legal agreement for a planning application at very short notice and he was really efficient and professional. From outset I felt very confident and reassured that he could get it done.
I cannot praise Wollens Barnstaple branch highly enough for excellent, professional service when selling and purchasing property. I would happily recommend them and intend using them again for further legal matters. Thank you so much Andrew Wood for making it all such a smooth and stress free process.
2nd transaction Andrew has helped us with – very easy to deal with, friendly, helpful support staff and overall good value. Would highly recommend
I was very pleased with the service provided for the recent sale and purchase of my properties. Andrew was very approachable, informative and efficient in dealing with my enquiries during the process which all helped for both transactions to go through smoothly. I would definitely recommend Wollens with no hesitation. Thank you
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