How women going through a 'grey divorce' can ensure their financial independence

Riju MehtaTNN
Mar 3, 2026 | 21:45 IST

Many women are opting for divorce rather than staying in an unhappy or unviable marriage. Here's how women can be better prepared financially

When 55-year-old Megha Agarwal (name changed) got divorced after 29 years of marriage, she neither had a steady income, nor any savings in her name. Yet, she refused to take alimony.

"He used my income to save in his name. All I wanted was for the relationship to end," says the Chandigarh-based entrepreneur.
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