Helen Howcroft at HUM London 2025

"Conscious UnCoupling…”

At the Humans Under Management London 2025 event, speaker Helen Howcroft presented on the topic of divorce and its financial implications. As the Private Client Director at Atomos, she provides financial advice to clients navigating divorce.

The talk focuses on the staggering divorce rates in the UK and the complexities involved in the process, addressing the challenges financial advisers face when assisting clients during this difficult time.

Key insights include:

  1. 42% of marriages end in divorce, predominantly impacting clients over 40.

  2. Women initiate 62% of divorces, often facing greater emotional and financial challenges.

  3. Understanding cohabitation rights and the implications of the new no-fault divorce law is crucial for advisers.

  4. Advisers play a key role in supporting clients through financial negotiations and emotional upheaval during divorce.

Watching this video will equip financial advisers with practical knowledge and strategies to better support clients, enhancing their professional relationships and improving client outcomes during challenging transitions.

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