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Podcast / Grey Divorce After 50

Season 2 · Episode 3

Grey Divorce After 50

Money, superannuation and starting again, with family law specialist Ella Hickman

Published 26 May 2026 Length 54 min Host Kate Baxter

What is grey divorce?

What is grey divorce, and what can women over 50 expect when a long marriage ends?

In this episode, Perth family law specialist Ella Hickman discusses the emotional and practical realities of separation later in life.

We talk about understanding your financial position, why superannuation matters, getting appropriate support and advice, and taking time before agreeing to a financial settlement. We also explore the effects on identity, housing and adult children, and the possibility of starting again.

In this episode we talk about

  • What grey divorce is, and what to expect when a long marriage ends
  • The emotional and practical realities of separation later in life
  • Understanding your financial position
  • Why superannuation matters
  • Getting appropriate support and advice
  • Taking time before agreeing to a financial settlement
  • The effects on identity, housing and adult children
  • The possibility of starting again

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Please note

This is general information, not legal advice. Please seek advice about your own circumstances from a qualified professional.