You've probably seen the article by now. "The Women Quietly Quitting Their Husbands" by Monica Corcoran Harel in The Cut has been shared thousands of times, sparking conversations in group chats, therapy sessions, and late-night scrolls when you can't sleep because something about it hit too close to home. I know Monica and respect her work. And I am thrilled that the term has gone viral because it provides a great springboard to talk about what quiet quitting really means.

What the Podcast Didn't Cover: Strategic Financial Preparation for Divorce After 50 Watch Oprah's podcast about gray divorce. Last week, something significant happened in the divorce conversation. Oprah Winfrey released a podcast episode entirely dedicated to gray divorce—the term for divorce after age 50. The episode featured some of the leading voices in this space: Susan Guthrie, host of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast  and a family law attorney with over 30 years of experien

There's no better feeling that knowing you can trust your gut. When clients first reach out to me, they usually start with some version of this: "I don't know if I should get divorced. How do I figure out if it's the right decision?" But here's what I've learned after coaching hundreds of people through this exact question—deep down, they already know. They're not really asking me to help them decide. They're asking for permission to trust what they already feel. This hit me

Why Your Marriage Ending Might Be Your Best Life Beginning Your next chapter gets to be written by YOU. When you're facing divorce after 45, it feels like everything is falling apart. The life you built, the future you planned, the person you thought you were—suddenly none of it makes sense anymore. I hear this from clients all the time: "I should be grateful for what I have, so why do I feel so empty?" Here's what I want you to consider: what if this is your moment to finall

When you're going through divorce, it's not just your living situation that's changing—your entire relationship with yourself is being tested. I've been there, and I know how easy it is to become your own worst critic during this time. "I should have seen the signs," "I'm a failure," "I'm not good enough," "I've ruined everything"—sound familiar? Self-compassion during divorce isn't a luxury—it's the foundation that helps you make clearer decisions, heal faster, and build res

This 20 minute conversation is packed with meaningful info for people navigating divorce after 50. In a recent insightful conversation, Divorce Prep Coach Alex Beattie of The Divorce Planner sat down with Michigan-based family law attorney Jorin Rubin to discuss the unique challenges of "gray divorce" – divorces occurring among couples aged 50 and older. Their conversation revealed critical insights about navigating divorce later in life, from financial considerations to le

When you've internalized rage for long periods of time, or even if it just snuck up on you, addressing it can feel really scary. There's a common narrative around divorce that suggests we should "keep calm and carry on." Be reasonable. Don't rock the boat. Stay positive. Handle the business side efficiently. And while yes, there is absolutely a time and place for pragmatic, level-headed decision-making—especially when dividing assets or creating parenting plans—this approach

Gray divorce requires unique preparation. A "gray divorce" refers to a divorce that occurs later in life, during a couple's 50s, 60s, 70s, or beyond. While divorce rates have declined overall in recent years, the divorce rate among older adults has doubled since the 1990s. Today, roughly 1 in 4 divorces are gray. There are a number of factors contributing to this trend. People are living longer and staying healthier into old age. With life expectancy increasing, some spouses

Divorce introduces a lot of change into a person's life, including a significant impact on both immediate and future financial plans. One of the areas typically affected is retirement planning. Subscribe to The Divorce Planner newsletter  and get divorce prep tips and tools delivered right to your inbox! The above video features a detailed conversation with financial planner and retirement expert Josephti Cruz of The Wealth Garden Financial Services and divorce prep coach Ale

The divorce rate for people 50+ has doubled in the last 25 years, and can brings extreme financial challenges moving forward. How to prepare