Gray Divorce After 50: Silent Divorce, Loud Truths & Finding Financial Clarity

08/10/2025 16 min
Gray Divorce After 50: Silent Divorce, Loud Truths & Finding Financial Clarity

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Episode Synopsis

If you’re over 50 and quietly wondering whether to stay or go, you’re not alone. In this episode of We Chat Divorce: Divorce Explored, My Divorce Solution co-founders Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan, CDFA®, break down the real truths behind gray divorce—and why so many couples live in a silent divorce long before they ever make a decision.

They share personal stories, client experiences, and the financial insights that can help you stop the emotional bleed and start building a plan. Whether you’re thinking about divorce, living in financial fog, or simply craving clarity, this conversation will help you move from confusion to confidence.

You’ll learn:


What a silent divorce really looks like—and how to recognize if you’re in one

The biggest financial mistakes people make in gray divorce

Why clarity—not conflict—should guide your next steps

How to use the MDS Financial Portrait™ to see your complete financial picture

Why Step Zero (getting organized) is the most important part of your divorce journey



About We Chat Divorce

Hosted by Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan, CDFA®, co-founders of My Divorce Solution, We Chat Divorce explores the financial, emotional, and practical sides of divorce so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.


Learn more about The MDS Financial Portrait™:https://mydivorcesolution.com/financial-portrait 

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