Divorce in later life

Helping divorcing couples find financial fairness in retirement

Later life divorce is on the rise and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, one in three divorces occur after the age of 50.

Divorce can have a huge effect on a couple’s finances, especially as they approach retirement. It’s a critical time for advisers to support clients with good financial planning and sensitive advice to help them minimise financial risk and reach a fresh start.

We know divorce can be a complex subject to tackle, so we’ve worked with industry experts to create resources to support you on your advice journey.

Divorce in later life: The experts handbook

Help your clients navigate a smoother, more equitable divorce using our research, assessment of solutions and insights from industry professionals.

Later life divorce – A roadmap for advisers

Watch on demand for our later life divorce webinar. We were joined by a panel of industry experts, where we discussed the latest insights and trends in later life divorce.

Just Covered Podcast

Fiona Tait and Manjit Kaur joined us for our divorce special podcast.

We discuss the value of financial advice, how to recognise financial blind spots during the process and the importance of broadening your network.

So grab yourself a cuppa and listen in..

Articles and resources

Later-life divorce: tackling the financial blind spots

Divorce after 50 can be financially complex compared to those who divorce earlier in life. But as our latest research reveals, many couples aren’t looking at all aspects of their wealth when they separate.

Divorce after 50: how to protect your client’s retirement

According to our research, 1 in 3 divorces happen after the age of 50. This means more people retiring as divorcees – and they need to plan accordingly.

Finding financial fairness: supporting women in later life divorce

It’s often women who feel the financial burden from a later life divorce. How can advisers help women find financial fairness?

Supporting your clients through a divorce in later life

More retirees than ever are choosing to separate in later life, which can have a huge impact on financial wellbeing. We explain how advisers can support clients through the divorce process and help them reach the best outcomes to embrace a fresh start.