By your side through separation
The strain on farm marriages can be significant, often exacerbated by long hours, physical exhaustion, social isolation, financial worries, red tape and stress. It’s a sad fact that farmers are not immune from separation and divorce. Going through a separation can be one of the most difficult times in your life, so if you’re facing this challenge, don't go through it alone. Our expert agricultural family law team is here to provide you with the specialist legal support you need to navigate this difficult process.
A marriage break up in any family is upsetting, but when there is divorce in a farming family the consequences can often be far reaching. Our experienced team recognises that a farming divorce requires a delicate balance of legal expertise and emotional support. We’re committed to guiding you through the entire process, offering both reassurance and proactive strategies to protect your livelihood and secure your future.
There is only one ground for divorce – that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. Following the implementation of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 on 6 April 2022, you no longer have to blame the other party or prove fault.
While this new ruling can help make proceedings less acrimonious, divorce is very emotionally draining, which is why our team takes a supportive and proactive approach – we’re beside our clients every step of the way. We work closely with you to ensure that you understand every step of the process, from filing the initial divorce or dissolution application, to negotiating a settlement.
How we help
At Blanchards Bailey, we believe that communication is key to a successful lawyer-client relationship – and absolutely essential when you are simultaneously handling divorce proceedings and your regular farming commitments. That's why we make it a priority to keep you informed throughout the entire process. We’ll always be there to quickly answer your questions, address your concerns and provide you with the guidance you need to make well-informed decisions about your future.
We provide specialist advice about separation, as well as the divorce or dissolution process for farming families. We also deal with the issuing and progressing of divorce or dissolution proceedings. Everything is handled sensitively and efficiently, and to increase your peace of mind, we offer a fixed fee to cover all procedural aspects of the divorce. While this fee excludes our advice on any financial aspects of your case, or issues relating to children and court fees, our experienced team will be able to ensure you are fully supported in these matters too.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can support you with your separation, divorce or dissolution.