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31% of Seniors Hide Assets in Marriages, Survey Reveals

1/5/2026

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Co-op Legal Services found that 31% of married people aged 65 and older in the United Kingdom hide assets from their spouses.
Among those, 14% admitted hiding assets worth £50,000 or more.
Nearly 38% stay in their marriages for practical reasons, such as financial convenience.
The survey included 1,000 participants and was conducted in late 2025.

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Story summary

Co-op Legal Services found that 31% of married people aged 65 and older in the United Kingdom hide assets from their spouses.
Among those, 14% admitted hiding assets worth £50,000 or more.
Nearly 38% stay in their marriages for practical reasons, such as financial convenience.
The survey included 1,000 participants and was conducted in late 2025.