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‘Financial’ implication of divorce on women

Omolara Garuba
August 10, 2024
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Divorce can be a life-altering experience, and its impact extends far beyond the emotional turmoil. For women, divorce can have a profound effect on their financial stability and security. Today, I will delve into the financial implications of divorce on women and endeavour to provide guidance on planning for the unexpected.

 

The Financial Reality

Divorce often leads to a significant decrease in women’s standard of living. Research shows that women’s incomes can drop by as much as 30% to 40% after divorce, while men’s incomes may actually increase. This disparity is attributed to various factors, including:

 

– Loss of dual income

– Reduced access to shared assets

– Increased expenses for childcare and household maintenance

– Career interruptions due to childcare responsibilities

Moreover, women often take on more childcare responsibilities, leading to reduced work hours or career interruptions, further impacting their earning potential.

 

Planning for the Unexpected.

In a situation where you already see that divorce is imminent; maybe due to domestic violence or any threat to life; as a woman you need to proactively plan for your finances. While divorce is never easy to predict, there are steps women can take to mitigate its financial impact:

  1. Maintain financial independence: Ensure you have separate bank accounts, credit cards, and investments.
  2. Build an emergency fund: Save 3-6 months’ worth of living expenses in an easily accessible savings account not a joint account.
  3. Understand marital assets: Familiarize yourself with shared assets, debts, and financial obligations.
  4. Develop a career plan: Invest in education or training to enhance your earning potential.
  5. Seek professional advice once in a while: Consult a financial advisor or lawyer.

 

Strategies for Financial Recovery

In the aftermath of divorce, here are a few proactive steps women can take to regain financial stability:

  1. Seek emotional stability from your loved ones, support system or qualified therapist.
  2. Get help by creating a budget: Prioritize essential expenses and allocate resources effectively.
  3. Start Investing: consider low-risk investments, such as savings, bonds and other index funds.
  4. Pursue additional income sources: At this stage, your life may depend on this. Explore part-time work, freelancing, or entrepreneurship.
  5. Leverage tax benefits: This can be helpful if you live abroad. Claim deductions and credits available to single parents.
  6. Secure affordable health insurance coverage for you and your children.

In my experience as a lawyer and finance coach, i notice that many women are caught unaware because of so many reasons, such as:

Lack of communication; couples may not openly discuss their problems or concerns, leading to a breakdown in communication.

Financial dependence: Women may rely heavily on their partner’s income, making them less aware of financial issues.

Societal expectations: Traditional gender roles can lead women to assume their partner will handle financial and legal matters.

Trust and denial: Women may trust their partner implicitly, making it difficult to consider the possibility of divorce.

Limited financial knowledge: Women may not be involved in financial decision-making or lack understanding of financial matters.

Busy lives: Women often juggle multiple responsibilities, leaving little time to focus on potential relationship issues.

My advice to most women has been to maintain financial independence, communicate openly with their partner, build an emergency fund, and prioritize self-care.

Remember, planning for the unexpected is key to weathering life’s uncertainties. Take control of your finances today and build a brighter tomorrow.

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