Divorce on a farm - who keeps the house?

The family home in farming situations is unique due to the fact that it is usually in close proximity to the farmyard and lands, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

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Dear Karen,

I am getting a divorce from my wife, and I am farming. The family home is located on the family farm, and I would be anxious to keep it as it is in such close proximity to the farm. What typically happens in a situation like this?

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