Later life divorce has a shorter runway. There is less time to rebuild savings or a pension, so the settlement carries more weight.
Priorities
- Pensions, often the largest asset and frequently undervalued by CETV alone.
- Housing that is affordable to run and mortgageable at your age.
- Sustainable income rather than a headline capital figure.
- Survivor benefits and death in service nominations.
This article is general information about the law of England and Wales, not legal advice. For advice on your situation, speak to a solicitor.