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.

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Divorce - The value of advice

This webinar explores how advisers can support clients through one of life’s most challenging transitions - and the value that
guidance can bring at every stage.

Just Covered Podcast

Wayne and Clodagh are joined by Elizabeth Bird and Andrew Teeman to discuss high-net worth financial planning and later life lending, drawing on their personal experiences of divorce.

They explore client challenges, inheritance tax changes, retirement realities, and why empathy and collaboration are key to good advice.

Articles and resources

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Later-life divorce: the underestimated risk to retirement plans

For many couples, the start of a new year brings a moment of reflection. Known as Divorce Day, the first working Monday of the year (5th January) typically sees a surge in divorce enquiries to solicitors across the UK.

Property wealth to fund divorce costs

Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally taxing process, particularly for couples over the age of 50. Our recent research reveals that one in 10 (11%) couples who divorce after the age of 50 use money from their property, such as from the sale of a family home or equity release, to fund the cost of their divorce.

Divorce after 50: how to protect your clients 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

The research is clear that women who divorce in later life often absorb most of the financial risk. What are the steps advisers can take to help women find financial fairness?