The number of people getting divorced in their 60s is rise, driving the need for specialist pension advice. Carpenter Reese managing director Steve Rees discusses the opportunities
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), divorces among adults aged 60 and over are on the rise and, as more people find themselves in family court, there is an increasing demand for specialised pension services. With more people choosing to separate in later life, the issue of pension provisions has suddenly leapfrogged other considerations, making it an integral part of the divorce process. Although rates overall are in decline, the number of UK divorces among 60-plus individuals increased by 73% for men and 82% for women between 1991 and 2011. Factors contributing to ...
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