One way to avoid problems caused by the division of property in a divorce is to sign a pre-nuptial agreement before getting married. A pre-nuptial agreement is a legally binding contract between a husband and wife that controls such things as assets brought into the marriage by either party, financial matters during the marriage, and the splitting of property in the event that the marriage should be terminated for any reason. Though many people think that pre-nuptial agreements take all of the romance out of a marriage, it is very important to discuss and disclose all financial matters prior to entering into a marriage. In the situation where one party has acquired assets such as a goat farm, it is in the best interest of both parties to discuss their role in the operation of the farm and what expectations they would have regarding the farming operation if the marriage was to be terminated and the property divided. A pre-nuptial agreement is the best way to ensure that the farm, no matter how big or small, does not have to be sold as a result of a divorce.

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