The Gray Divorce Podcast

In episode 23 of The Gray Divorce Podcast, I talk to Tami Wollensak, a Certified Divorce Lending Professional based in Chicago, Illinois. We discussed the important role of divorce mortgage planning in the divorce process and how a divorce mortgage professional can work with a family law attorney to help their client with future financing or refinancing needs.  Thanks for listening! We'd be v...

In Episode 22 of The Gray Divorce Podcast, I look at our character strengths. Are we aware of what they are? And how can we use them to heal and thrive in the wake of mid-late life divorce? I discuss The VIA Survey of Character Strengths and how it can help gray divorcees move on with their lives.  Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give us...

In Episode 21 of The Gray Divorce Podcast, I ask the question “Do we really understand ourselves? You may be surprised at the answer. This podcast is the first of two parts. In part one, I discuss The Big 5 Personality Test and how it can help gray divorcees move on with their lives by taking that important first step of really coming to term terms with who we are.  Thanks for listening! We'd...

In Episode 20, I welcome Tracy Ann Moore-Grant, a family law attorney practicing in northern Georgia and the founder of the Amicable Divorce Network. We discuss the Amicable Divorce Process, a non-adversarial approach to divorce, an alternative dispute resolution process designed to keep divorcing couples out of court. By the way, I am a founding member of the Amicable Divorce Network in Nevada an...

In this episode, I discuss the danger in using outdated economic statistics in discussing the economic consequences of divorce for men and women. If we are to improve the situation for women and men emerging from divorce, we should only start from an accurate understanding of the current environment.  Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give...

In this episode, I speak with Dara Marias, who oversees the Holistic Divorce Practice at Kainen Law Group in Las Vegas.  We discuss the three key areas of Dara's practice: holistic divorce education, divorce mediation, and amicable divorce representation.  We review the core concepts of holistic divorce education and how they can be incorporated into divorce mediation. We also discuss our res...

In episode 17 of The Gray Divorce Podcast, I welcome back dating and love coach Maria Spears.   In the second part of our conversation about dating after gray divorce, we focus on the nuts and bolts of real-world dating once the recent divorcee has decided to take the plunge and enter the world of dating after divorce. We talk about online dating and the opportunities to meet people in the “real w...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Carol Hughes about a much-neglected subject in the gray divorce world: adult children of gray divorce. We discuss why the impact of gray divorce on adult children is often dismissed, the unique challenges adult children of divorce contend with, and things that older parents and adult children can do to make the transition easier. Thanks for listening! We'd be...

In this episode I speak to the founder of the Divorce Lending Association, Jody Bruns. We talk about divorce mortgage planning and the role a Certified Divorce Lending Professional can play in the divorce process. We pay special attention to options and strategies Gray divorcees have with lenders.  Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give us...

In this episode, I discuss High Conflict Divorce with mediator Liz Merrill. We talk about recognizing high-conflict personalities and how to deal with them both as a mediator but also as a spouse. We break down the mediation process and discuss the overused term “narcissist.” Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give us 5 stars! Please visit T...

Episode 13 of The Gray Divorce Podcast focuses on divorce after 65.  While many people realize that the divorce rate for people over the age of 50 has gone up over the past 30 years while the divorce rate has dropped for younger people, fewer realize that couples getting divorced after 65 are really the engine pulling the gray divorce train.  Something very interesting has happened from 2010 to th...

In this episode, I speak with dating and love coach Maria Spears. Maria empowers her clients to date smarter and confidently choose a compatible life partner. Maria discusses what she has learned from studying dating and relationships and how she works with clients after experiencing mid-life divorce herself. Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast a...

In this episode I talk to David Smith, A CDFA in Panama City who specializes in Military Divorce.  Military Divorce is a different creature than civilian divorce and has a particular set of rules and regulations, as might befit the military! David and I untangle the various rules and benefits that apply to couples in military divorce. Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd...

Now you're divorced. You can relax. You can breathe easy. Dip your toes in the sand. OK, that's all good. But there's still work to do. Here are 17 items that need to be taken care of after your divorce to make sure your post-divorce financial planning is in order. Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give us 5 stars! Please vis...

In this episode we tackle the topic of lifestyle analysis in divorce. Lifestyle analysis is a useful tool for attorneys in cases where one party has a claim for spousal support. The lifestyle analysis establishes the standard of living of a couple in marriage. It's a very detailed look at the income and day-to-day expenses incurred during the marriage and looks closely at the spending habits...

In this episode I am pleased to interview Retirement and Career Coach Amy Ginsburg. Gray divorce often causes us to rethink retirement and what it means to us. We may have to work longer to recover from the financial impact of divorce. Or we may have to re-enter the workforce, which may cause stress for a number of reasons. Amy and I discuss the distinction between therapy and coaching, personal g...

In this episode I offer an abridged version of my presentation: The 11 Things To Do Now in Divorce. This presentation is periodically presented at the Wiser Divorce Workshop that I host in Las Vegas. The workshop usually features me talking about the financial aspects of divorce, which are covered in this presentation, and a family law attorney dealing with the legal aspects of divorce. Tipping my...

Andrew discusses why New Year's Resolutions usually fail and offers a different approach to resolutions for Gray Divorcees (or anyone who's emerging from divorce).  He offers three important resolutions for beginning a fulfilling post-divorce life. Have a great 2023! Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give us 5 stars! Please visit...

Stay out of court! Joining The Gray Divorce Podcast today is Family Law Attorney Rebecca Miller. Rebecca and Andrew discuss alternatives to litigation in divorce. Specifically they focus on Mediation and Collaborative Law as methods to reduce the emotional and financial stress of the divorce process. Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give u...

There is life after divorce. It can be a better, richer, more rewarding life because we're given an opportunity to start again, to reexamine our lives and, frankly, to reflect on the fact that we're emerging from a situation that wasn't right for us. If you are emerging from Gray Divorce, you can't turn back the clock to who you were as a husband or a wife. You have an opportun...

Divorce Financial Analyst Andrew Hatherley discusses social security benefits and divorce. You might be able to claim benefits based on your ex-spouse's record. It pays to find out if you are eligible first. If so, what happens if you remarry, or your ex-spouse dies. Tune in to find out! Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give us 5 star...

In this episode Andrew speaks with Life Coach Nicole Brodie about all things Gray Divorce. Why is it on the rise? What are the key issues for late-life divorcees? How does Gray Divorce differ for men and women? Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give us 5 stars! Please visit Transcend Retirement or Wiser Divorce Solutions . Follow Andrew on...

Welcome to Episode #1 of The Gray Divorce Podcast! In this brief introduction, Divorce Financial Advisor and Retirement Planning Counsellor Andrew Hatherley introduces the subject of Gray Divorce and how this podcast hopes to help recently divorced gray divorcees build a meaningful life after divorce. Thanks for listening! We'd be very grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast and give...