This episode explores the intersection between menopause, long-term relationships, and what is often called “grey divorce”, separation later in life after decades together.
We discuss the emotional, physical, and financial changes that can emerge during midlife, and how menopause, shifting identities, changing relationship dynamics, and years of accumulated pressure can sometimes lead couples to reassess their future together.
I am joined by Sarah Barr Young, Head of the Financial Remedies Department at Jones Myers in Harrogate. Sarah specialises in complex financial disputes, including long marriages, pensions, and high-net-worth divorces, and is known for her strategic yet empathetic approach with clients.
Together, we explore
- the realities of divorcing later in life
- why more couples are separating later in life;
- the emotional impact of menopause on relationships and identity;
- the financial realities of divorcing after decades together;
- pensions, housing, and fears around financial security;
- the experience of adult children when parents separate later in life;
- and how people can begin rebuilding a new chapter after divorce.
My Guest : Sarah Barr Young
Website: Sarah Barr-Young | Jones Myers
Contact: info@jonesmyers.co.uk
Phone : 01423 276104
All links mentioned in the podcast :
Vikki Ellison, Menopause Specialist Nurse, Independent PrescriberMenopause Support Clinic West Yorkshire: Bespoke Care & Relief | Calm Menopause & Wellbeing Clinic
Your host
Sarah-Jane Tasteyre is a Family mediator and a French Collaborative family lawyer, and lawyersupervisor based in Leeds (UK), after having lived in Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
She assists French clients all over the world, in Hong Kong where she practices with the Firm @JCLegal Sarah JaneTasteyre | Family & Divorce Lawyer in Hong Kong(jcco-hk.com) and in England, by using non court dispute resolution methods.
She has become an expert in cross border cases in area of family law and probate, with the added bonus of having the experience of living abroad. Contact sjt@tasteyrefamilylaw.co.uk
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Website:www.tasteyrefamilymediation.co.uk
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