Utah AFCC Breakfast Seminar June 13

Navigating "Gray Divorce" - A Roadmap to Divorce After 50

Presented by: Christina Zavell, J.D. , Joseph A. Davis, EA, CDFA, BFA, and Carol Storey, LCSW

About the Program

Divorce after age 50—commonly referred to as Gray Divorce—has become the fastest growing demographic shift in family law. According to AARP, Baby Boomers are divorcing at unprecedented rates, with the divorce rate for this age group tripling between 1990 and 2021.

This seminar will explore the complexities unique to gray divorce, including:

• The emotional and legal challenges faced by older adults
• Complicated financial considerations, such as retirement planning and asset division
• The value of incorporating a financial neutral into the collaborative divorce process to ensure full transparency and a well-informed resolution

Why Attend?
Whether you’re a family law attorney, mediator, therapist, or financial professional, this presentation will equip you with insights and tools to better serve older divorcing clients, helping them preserve dignity, financial security, and family harmony.

📅 Date: JUNE 13, 2025

⏰ Time:7:30 AM

📍 Location: Family Advocacy Center - 5295 South Commerce Drive, Suite 525 - Murray

☕️ Breakfast provided by Gourmandise Deli!

💵 Cost: $25 AFCC Members; $30 General Admission

(**If you are a first-time attendee interested in joining us, please message Todd Wetsel (801) 633-1361 to arrange your complimentary admission.)

🔗 Register NOW and join the conversation about the future of family law for older adults.

Special thanks to CHRIS ADAMS and the therapists at Family Advocacy Center for generously hosting us in their beautiful NEW office facility in Murray!

About the Speakers

CHRISTINA ZAVELL, J.D.
Christina Zavell is a seasoned family and probate law mediator with a background in international relations and legal honors from Brown University and Suffolk University Law School. She is a member of both the Utah and Massachusetts Bars, and currently operates a private mediation practice in Utah focusing on high-conflict family dynamics.

Christina is a Court-Rostered Master Mediator and Domestic Mentor, specializing in divorce, modifications, custody disputes, parent-time arrangements, and probate matters. She believes strongly in the power of mediation to support families in crisis or transition.

She is trained in Collaborative Law in alignment with the International Association of Collaborative Professionals and has received advanced training in Elder Mediation and Eldercaring Coordination, equipping her to navigate multi-generational family conflicts with skill and empathy. Christina is known for her direct, no-nonsense approach—grounded in compassion and a deep understanding of complex family systems.

JOSEPH A. DAVIS, EA, CDFA®, BFA™
Joe Davis brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is a nationally recognized expert in divorce financial planning. He is the Managing Partner of Davis Financial LLC and Davis Schuler & Associates, LLC, where he leads teams specializing in tax planning, forensics, and equitable financial strategies for complex divorce cases.

As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) and Behavioral Financial Advisor™ (BFA™), Joe assists attorneys, mediators, and clients in navigating the financial dynamics of divorce. He is also an Enrolled Agent with unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS, overseeing a network of CPAs and EAs through his tax firm.

CAROL STORY, LCSW
Carol has worked for over 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with individuals (adults and adolescents), couples, and families. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Utah in 1997. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution from the U of U in 2008. She has been trained in Parent coordination, Collaborative Divorce. She has had AFCC training to work with clients who are court involved, including reunification therapy and parents involved in high-conflict divorce.

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AFCC (Association of Family & Conciliation Courts) is an interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to improving children's lives by resolving family conflicts. Founded in 1963, AFCC includes over 6,000 members in 25 countries. For nearly 60 years, AFCC has served as a leader in family court innovation and reform in areas including parenting coordination, mediation, child custody evaluation, family law education, and domestic violence. AFCC members receive a print and electronic subscription to Family Court Review, the world’s leading interdisciplinary family law journal. Learn more at www.afccnet.org.