Divorce is rarely easy. But for many women, it also comes with a serious – and often overlooked – financial hit.
According to a Legal & General survey, 51% of divorces involve women who were financially dependent on their husbands. And the knock-on effects of that dependence can be long-lasting. Alarmingly, nearly 1 in 5 divorced women struggle to afford basic household essentials, including food – a figure that’s twice as high as it is for men.
This isn’t just about income at the time of separation. It’s also about the bigger picture. Assets like pensions are frequently left out of divorce settlements, especially when couples split without legal representation. That oversight alone can have lifelong financial implications.
After separation, 1 in 5 women must return to paid employment, often after years out of the workforce. But re-entry isn’t easy. Many face the persistent gender pay gap, alongside ongoing caregiving responsibilities. In fact, women are twice as likely to reduce their working hours after a split to care for children, and twice as likely to report difficulties juggling childcare and work.
In short: the financial impact of divorce on women isn’t just immediate. It’s systemic and enduring.
But it doesn’t have to define your future.
As a former investment banker and current consultant to a global financial firm, I help women take back control of their money and their future. Through my books, personal coaching, and years of real-world financial expertise, I offer guidance that’s practical, personal, and rooted in helping you thrive, not just survive.
If you’re navigating a separation or rebuilding life post-divorce, you don’t have to do it alone.
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Let’s close the divorce gap, one empowered woman at a time.
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