Listen to Twisting the Plot's Podcast about Divorce. Done. Differently.

Sharon Count’s divorce took ten years to play out. It was harrowing, traumatic, and very costly. Since then, she is dedicated to helping couples and families navigate the process holistically with one-stop legal, emotional, and financial guidance. It’s a plot twist we wish we didn’t have to bring up. But so many of the women we meet are struggling to navigate what is known as a “gray divorce.” Statistically, the overall divorce rate has declined in the past 20 years, but it has more than doubled for couples over 50. Getting divorced at this stage of life can undermine financial security and be devastating to one’s identity and support system. Sharon gives us smart advice and plenty of hope.

In Divorce: Life Insurance

If one ex-spouse is required to give support to the other, they may be required to carry life insurance to ensure that those financial obligations are met even if the employed person dies.