Divorcing in Retirement with JoAnne Meyers, Esquire, CFL

EP 021: In this episode of The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast, Abby, Ben, and Curtis are joined by JoAnne Meyers, Esquire, CFL. JoAnne discusses the uncomfortable topic of divorce, specifically “Gray Divorce.” JoAnne discusses the overall trends of Gray Divorce, including her thoughts on why there has been such an uptick recently. We asked JoAnne some hard questions, such as: what are some ways to approach a divorce if it feels like your relationship is heading towards this area? With those over 50 having higher than other life stages financial assets, a messy divorce can be catastrophic. How can each side of this minimize this damage? What are the different steps of getting a divorce? Is it different for this demographic? What about costs – what can someone expect to pay for divorce services? JoAnne also provides insight and even some suggestions on how a divorce can lead to a good outcome for everyone involved.

JoAnne founded her own practice, Novick & Meyers in 1996 and has used her unique background as a Finance Major and Certified Financial Litigator (CFL) designation holder to thoroughly investigate and evaluate financial issues in a divorce.

Be sure to listen in and hear everything JoAnne has to say!

Chapters:

Welcome, JoAnne! [3:18]

Introduction to Novick & Meyers and the services they offer. [9:54]

What is "Gray Divorce"? [16:09]

How does someone approach a divorce? [25:18]

What are some stories of good and bad outcomes to a divorce? [30:42]

What are the costs associated with the divorce process? [46:21]

What is Retirement Success for JoAnne? [51:17]

Ben, Abby, and Curtis wrap up the episode. [52:50]