When a long marriage ends, the financial picture should be clear. But sometimes it isn't. Assets can be moved, hidden, or deliberately undervalued — and in later life, the stakes are higher. Retirement savings, property, investments, and business interests accumulated over decades can vanish from view just when you need them most. This book is your guide to recognising the signs before it's too late. Written for men and women in their fifties, sixties, and beyond, it offers a calm, clear-eyed look at how hidden assets work: the behavioural red flags, the paper trails, the digital clues, and the professional help that can uncover what's been concealed. You'll learn what to look for in bank statements, tax returns, business records, and pension documents — and when to involve a forensic accountant. No legal advice, no panic — just practical knowledge that puts you back in the driver's seat. Whether you are deciding whether to divorce, already in the process, or rebuilding after, this book helps you protect what is yours. Part of The Later-Life Divorce Library.
About the author
Philippa Marchbank Oakhurst writes for The Later-Life Divorce Library.
