Separation on the Farm

Primary producers are considered by many to be the backbone of our Australian food supply chain. They grow, raise and/or catch much of the food we eat each day. They often work long hours in intergenerational family businesses which often involve operations based away from densely populated areas, including the family unit.

The pressures of these types of businesses/workloads can from time to time unfortunately take its toll on relationships and result in family breakdown. When this happens, experience tells us that these separating parties often face a different set of challenges from a family law context to those living and working “in town”. In family law property settlement, assets and businesses/holding structures can often involve family members or third parties which can create challenges when one party wants a “clean break” financially from the other. A family law division of the assets can become more complicated if businesses or financial resources in this sector start to fluctuate in value as a result of external factors such as climatic conditions or market forces, outside the control of any of the parties.

For more than a decade now, John has been assisting primary producers and rural clients gain freedom and peace amidst Family Law legal conflict. He understands the pressures faced by these clients and can tailor a Family Law case plan to ensure they are able to move on and get back to what matters to them without distraction, in a timely and cost effective way.

We are experienced family law lawyers who assist clients in cases in Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Gympie, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Childers, Gayndah, Mundubbera, Monto, Gladstone, Rockhampton and beyond. If you or someone you know are looking for an experienced and compassionate family law lawyer to actively listen to your concerns and assist no matter how difficult or complex the problem or case, please call our Maryborough lawyers office on (07) 4191 6470.