A first-of-its-kind book has been published in a bid to make divorces for farmers less complicated.

A Practical Guide to Divorce and Farming in Scotland has been penned by Lucia Clark, an accredited Scottish family law specialist with over 15 years of experience in family law and a partner in Morton Fraser's family law team.

Who will benefit from this new guide?

A Practical Guide to Divorce and Farming in Scotland is set to fill a void for Scottish family law practitioners working on farming divorces by providing a clear and detailed interpretation of the law. It will also support farming advisors and accountants who may be supporting clients with divorce or who seek to protect clients for the future.

Topics covered in the guide include:

  • issues arising from inherited or gifted land
  • whether the farm business and the farmland fall within the definition of 'matrimonial property'
  • possible preventive steps such as pre-nuptial agreements
  • the impact of inter-generational dynamics on farming divorce
  • the nuances of partnership law and consideration of Scottish case law on farming partnerships
  • the way in which arguments for unequal sharing often arise in farming cases

Where can I buy a copy?

Practical Guide to Divorce and Farming in Scotland is published by Law Brief Publishing and you can purchase your copy here. Make sure to use code 3F2NDW6 for 10% off!

About Lucia Clark

Lucia is an accredited Scottish family law specialist and mediator who has considerable experience and interest in the niche area of farming divorce. She frequently advises farmers and spouses on the particular issues faced by them on relationship breakdown.

https://www.morton-fraser.com/

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