Divorce and separation in your 40s can feel overwhelming, emotional, and financially terrifying, especially if you’ve spent years prioritising your family, your partner, or their career over your own. In Australia, the average age women are divorcing is around 44 years old, yet so many women reach this moment feeling unprepared and unsure of their legal and financial rights.

In this episode of Get Rich, Molly Benjamin is joined by Australian family lawyer Samantha Lewis to unpack what women actually need to know before separating, legally, financially, and emotionally.

We cover the biggest myths women believe about divorce, why “just wanting things to be fair” can quietly leave you financially worse off, and the critical mistakes many women make in the first few weeks after separation.

You’ll learn:
How separating in your 40s is legally and financially different from your 20s or 30s
Why it doesn’t matter whose name assets, property, or superannuation are in
How non-financial contributions, like raising children or supporting a partner’s career, are treated under Australian family law
What to do before money or assets start disappearing
Why superannuation is often one of the biggest assets in a separation
How women can fund legal advice, even if they don’t currently have access to money
The one-year deadline after divorce that could cost you everything if you miss it
Why it’s never too late to start again financially, even in your 40s or 50s



This is an empowering, practical conversation for Australian women who are separated, divorcing, thinking about leaving, or supporting a friend who is. It’s not about fear, it’s about clarity, confidence, and knowing your rights before you make life-changing decisions.

🎧 Listen with your notes app open, then send this episode to a woman who needs it.

General information only. This episode does not constitute legal or financial advice. Always seek advice specific to your circumstances.

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Ladies Finance Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which this podcast was recorded, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Divorce and separation in your 40s can feel overwhelming, emotional, and financially terrifying, especially if you&rsquo;ve spent years prioritising your family, your partner, or their career over your own. In Australia, the average age women are divorcing is around 44 years old, yet so many women reach this moment feeling unprepared and unsure of their legal and financial rights.
In this episode of Get Rich, Molly Benjamin is joined by Australian family lawyer Samantha Lewis to unpack what women actually need to know before separating, legally, financially, and emotionally.
We cover the biggest myths women believe about divorce, why &ldquo;just wanting things to be fair&rdquo; can quietly leave you financially worse off, and the critical mistakes many women make in the first few weeks after separation.
You&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How separating in your 40s is legally and financially different from your 20s or 30s</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why it doesn&rsquo;t matter whose name assets, property, or superannuation are in</li>
<li aria-level="1">How non-financial contributions, like raising children or supporting a partner&rsquo;s career, are treated under Australian family law</li>
<li aria-level="1">What to do before money or assets start disappearing</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why superannuation is often one of the biggest assets in a separation</li>
<li aria-level="1">How women can fund legal advice, even if they don&rsquo;t currently have access to money</li>
<li aria-level="1">The one-year deadline after divorce that could cost you everything if you miss it</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why it&rsquo;s never too late to start again financially, even in your 40s or 50s </li>
</ul>
This is an empowering, practical conversation for Australian women who are separated, divorcing, thinking about leaving, or supporting a friend who is. It&rsquo;s not about fear, it&rsquo;s about clarity, confidence, and knowing your rights before you make life-changing decisions.
🎧 Listen with your notes app open, then send this episode to a woman who needs it.
General information only. This episode does not constitute legal or financial advice. Always seek advice specific to your circumstances.
💌&nbsp;Want more money tips straight to your inbox? Join thousands of Australian women getting savvy with their finances -subscribe to the Ladies Finance Club newsletter for the latest money hacks, expert advice, and exclusive event invites!<a href="https://www.ladiesfinanceclub.com/newsletter25"> Sign up here at https://www.ladiesfinanceclub.com/newsletter25</a>
Are we friends on Instagram? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ladiesfinanceclub">Follow us here at https://www.instagram.com/ladiesfinanceclub</a>
The advice shared by Ladies Finance Club is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Our content is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon to make financial decisions. If you are considering purchasing a financial product, read the PDS and TMD and seek financial advice tailored to your personal needs. Molly Benjamin and Ladies Finance Club Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Wattle Partners Pty Ltd, AFSL 383169.
Ladies Finance Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which this podcast was recorded, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
[See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]
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We make personal finance fun, fearless, and totally doable no matter where you're starting from. No confusing jargon, no guilt trips - just high-impact, simple money strategies that anyone can start using right away.  

Whether you’re saving for a home deposit, creating a budget that actually works, investing in property or the sharemarket, growing your income, or finally figuring out superannuation, this podcast has you covered.   Hit subscribe and let’s get rich (and stay rich) together.

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We make personal finance fun, fearless, and totally doable no matter where you're starting from. No confusing jargon, no guilt trips - just high-impact, simple money strategies that anyone can start using right away. &nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re saving for a home deposit, creating a budget that actually works, investing in property or the sharemarket, growing your income, or finally figuring out superannuation, this podcast has you covered. &nbsp; Hit subscribe and let&rsquo;s get rich (and stay rich) together.

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Welcome to Get Rich by Ladies Finance Club- the personal finance podcast that helps women do just that: get rich and stay rich.

Hosted by Molly Benjamin, founder of the award-winning Ladies Finance Club and a reformed hot financial mess, this is where smart, ambitious women come to take control of their finances, grow their wealth, and level up their money game.  

We make personal finance fun, fearless, and totally doable no matter where you're starting from. No confusing jargon, no guilt trips - just high-impact, simple money strategies that anyone can start using right away.  

Whether you’re saving for a home deposit, creating a budget that actually works, investing in property or the sharemarket, growing your income, or finally figuring out superannuation, this podcast has you covered.  

Hit subscribe and let’s get rich (and stay rich) together.

Welcome to Get Rich by Ladies Finance Club- the personal finance podcast that helps women do just that: get rich and stay rich.
Hosted by Molly Benjamin, founder of the award-winning Ladies Finance Club and a reformed hot financial mess, this is where smart, ambitious women come to take control of their finances, grow their wealth, and level up their money game. &nbsp;
We make personal finance fun, fearless, and totally doable no matter where you're starting from. No confusing jargon, no guilt trips - just high-impact, simple money strategies that anyone can start using right away. &nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re saving for a home deposit, creating a budget that actually works, investing in property or the sharemarket, growing your income, or finally figuring out superannuation, this podcast has you covered. &nbsp;
Hit subscribe and let&rsquo;s get rich (and stay rich) together.