This article talks about a “gray divorce”. A “gray divorce” refers to divorces that occur later in life and involve spouses who are 50 years or older.
Divorce is difficult at any age, but a gray divorce can have its own specific challenges. Many times the plans for retirement and finances to sustain retirement are part of a complex long term plan, involving both people and their individual assets. Looking to separate and divide retirement assets may not afford each person of the couple to live as they intended in retirement. This obviously creates its own unique set of challenges as well as emotions.
Other than losing a spouse or a child, a divorce sometimes is the most traumatic and painful experience one can have in life. The emotions that are typically involved can be exacerbated when dealing with an older individual, whom many times have been married for more than half of their life.
There is also a great misconception on how a “gray divorce” affects adult children. Many times our perception is that adult children are in a better position to handle divorce. Although that may be the case, many times and more often than not, adult children have as much trauma in navigating their parents divorce as do young children.
This article examines five common reasons why gray divorce happens to older couples. As in any divorce, you need the proper professionals to help you navigate such a difficult process. This is why collaborative divorce and the professionals of the Long Island Collaborative Divorce Professionals are best suited and trained to help couples through this difficult time and help find creative solutions. No matter what age, put yourselves in the best hands to navigate your divorce with integrity and dignity. We are here to answer any questions you may have.
Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Babita Spinelli of YourTango.com
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