need your thoughts before I see lawyer!

[HammerDad]

^^ not on point. They don't have children together and therefore you cannot equate the cases instance where the woman stayed home to raise the kids to this instance where she helped out for less than adequate compensation.

Further, that case involves a sold company with an easily attributable value. In this case, it is a) a farming venture, meaning it is hard to value and b) is at least jointly owned with a 3rd party (the ex's mom).

Notwithstanding the above, taking into compensation she was paid by the company, one may also have to consider her living in a residence owned by the company and not paying rent/utilities and any amounts that may be worth. Living rent free at the cost of the company would most likely be deemed a "benefit" to the OP, and could be valued accordingly.