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, including
- How 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.
