Silver Divorce / Grey Separation

While the overall divorce rate in Australia is declining, there is an upward trend in divorce in couples over 50.  Ben and Heather talk about this phenomenon on this podcast and some of the unique complications that arise when calling quits on a long term relationship.Topics covered include:Why the divorce rate is rising for older Australians.Dividing assets at the end of a long term relationship, includingHow the Court deals with health discrepancies.Advice for women to ensure their retirement needs are met.Child support for adult children.The value (or otherwise) of a pre-nuptial agreement when re-partnering.Episode note (important): This episode was recorded before changes to property settlement provisions commenced on 10 June 2025. The way the Court determines a just and equitable outcome in property matters has been updated since this recording, so some legal references in this episode may now be out of date. Please seek current legal advice and refer to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and Attorney-General’s Department resources for the latest information.