Farming Divorce: a toolkit for land agents, surveyors and valuers

This is a full day course aimed at land agents, surveyors and valuers involved in farming divorces, either as a trusted advisor or as an actual or potential expert witness. The aim of the course is to equip rural advisors with an understanding of the legal process and the approach of the court in divorce proceedings.

You will leave with the skills and understanding to support your clients through the complexities of a farming divorce and liaise and communicate confidently and effectively with the lawyers and the Court.

What you will learn

Introduction
- Why divorce represents a threat to the assets, why farming divorces are so different
- Why valuation evidence is crucial
- Identifying the decision makers and acknowledging the challenges of acting for farming clients
Identifying Matrimonial Assets
- Legal and beneficial ownership, how to identify the matrimonial assets in the context of family farming businesses
- Approach of the court and understanding the discretionary exercise
- Why there is a particular focus on inherited assets and why it matters
- Working with other professionals and understanding each other’s roles – the importance of collaboration
The Farm and Farming Business Structures
- Examining land ownership in the farming context.
- Identifying agricultural occupation and statutory rights which may impact on valuation.
- An overview of partnership law and the impact of the “partnership agreement” on divorce proceedings.
- The impact of third party interests and the role of trusts in family proceedings
The role of the Expert
- The role of the expert, understanding Part 25 and the Practice Direction.
- Types of expert and understanding the differences between party experts, single joint experts and shadow experts
- Why the valuation exercise is so important and what it should cover.
- Getting clear instructions, controlling the process and dealing with difficult questions.
- What to do when it goes wrong.

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Our Why

We know that even subtle shifts in culture and behaviour can have a huge impact on the bottom line.

We have a passion for empowering people at all levels of an organisation to engage and communicate more effectively reducing stress and making people more effective.

We know that understanding and valuing the human drivers behind a business, results in a happier healthier more productive and ultimately more profitable organisation.

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