Divorce & The Menopause - A Bite Sized Guide for Family Lawyers

Introduction

For the first time, the 'average' age of divorce directly coincides with the 'average' age at which women may start to experience symptoms of menopause.

Separately, there has been a significant, sustained focus on the symptoms of menopause, how they affect individuals, business and the economy.

Family lawyers advising clients about financial remedy matters will frequently consider concepts of earning capacity and needs. These are often the most important factors in any particular matter, upon which menopausal symptoms can have a significant and lasting impact.

Family lawyers need to be conscious of the issues, and be ready to meet each client's particular current and future needs so that financial remedy agreements stand the test of time.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Symptoms of menopause - how to effectively deliver legal advice
• Vulnerable clients
• How menopausal symptoms and contributing factors impact on a person's needs
• Perfect storm of menopause, ongoing childcare commitments, ageing parents and a career gap
• Menopause generated pay and pension gap
• Expert evidence - who to instruct and what to ask
• Impact on capital, pension and income claims

This webinar was recorded on 19th April 2023