Episode Details

If you're considering divorce after 50 and feeling overwhelmed about your financial future, this episode is exactly what you need. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Jorin Rubin, a Michigan-based family law attorney, for an essential conversation about navigating "gray divorce"—the fastest-growing divorce demographic today.

Jorin breaks down the unique challenges that couples over 50 face when divorcing, from employment fears to complex retirement asset division. We dive deep into the financial strategies and legal considerations that can make or break your post-divorce security.

What we cover:

• Social Security benefits after divorce and how to claim 50% of your ex-spouse's benefits
• Retirement account division including 401(k)s, pensions, and the critical QDRO process
• Employment challenges for those re-entering the workforce after decades
• Spousal support considerations for long-term marriages
• Valuing complex assets like family businesses and protecting against future windfalls
• Estate planning updates you must make immediately after divorce
• Tax implications of retirement withdrawals and settlement decisions

When you understand the unique financial landscape of divorce after 50, you can make strategic decisions during divorce that protect your future instead of reactive choices that could cost you decades of security.

Want more resources? Check out my blog, grab my free "24 Questions to Ask A Divorce Attorney" guide, or sign up for my free 4-Email Divorce Prep Series for a step-by-step roadmap before you meet with an attorney. 

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The Divorce Planner podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult qualified professionals about your situation.

Podcast Original Music, Editing, and Mixing by: Benjamin Robinson