Back 10 March 2025Henry Venables speaks to Farm Diversity about protecting assets in a divorce As farms are often handed down through generations, a divorce involving a farm can be more challenging to resolve, particularly if the family home is located where the running of the farm takes place. Alongside the emotional ties and the associated way of life, there can be added complexities for farmers going through divorce proceedings. Our director, Henry Venables, recently spoke to Farm Diversity Magazine on the topic of how farmers can protect their assets during a divorce. Within the article, Henry discussed the factors considered in reaching a settlement, including whether the farm is a matrimonial or non-matrimonial asset, its value, third-party involvement and income streams. He also shared guidance on how farmers can reach an agreement outside of court, the importance of having the correct documentation in place and the role of a pre- or post-nuptial agreement as a way to protect future interests ahead of time. For specialist advice on any family law related issue contact Maguire Family Law by email: james.maguire@family-law.co.uk or telephone: Altrincham 0161 537 2808 Knutsford 01565 743 300 London 0207 947 4219 Manchester 0161 537 2808 Wilmslow 01625 544 650 Categories Case Studies (20) Children (282) Divorce (545) Domestic Abuse (22) Finances (208) Insights (21) International (49) Reported cases (37) Related News The price of a post: social media and divorce disputes 25 November 2025 Court of Appeal decides jurisdiction to deal with £20bn Russian divorce 17 October 2025 ‘We are the poster people for divorce’ – Eimear Maguire interviewed in the Irish Times 20 July 2025
