Divorce can devastate retirement savings; can a QDRO help?

Divorce can devastate retirement savings; can a QDRO help?

The Street April 21, 2026

Gray divorce, or divorce later in life, comes with many hidden costs, from losing a spouse’s healthcare benefits to splitting retirement accounts, which can impact day-to-day living and future plans. Roughly one-third of divorcees lost 25% to 49% of their retirement savings due to division, fees, …