Would she have made the same decision again? “Yes, but I would have done it differently,” she explains. “I would have kept a career and been more closely involved in finances.” She also “would not have tipped my hat” about getting divorced because when her husband found out her plans, he drained their joint accounts. “If you’re not happy in your marriage, do your homework and make your move in a calculated way,” she suggests.

For Those Considering Gray Divorce

• Try to maintain your own career and/or source of income and build up your own nest egg.
• Before any discussions with your spouse, research divorce attorneys and see what information they will need from you. Read more