Things To Consider When You Divorce After 60
A divorce after age 50 (also known as a gray divorce or silver divorce) is a growing trend. But there’s a big difference between divorcing right after your 50th birthday and making that choice a decade later. By the time you reach 60, retirement is often here or just around the corner, your lifestyle may […]
How To Communicate With Your Ex Without Conflict
If you’re like most parents after divorce, you probably hoped you’d never have to talk to your ex again. But if you share children, total silence isn’t an option. You still need to coordinate pick-ups and drop-offs, discuss school events and extracurriculars, and share updates about your child’s health, feelings, and day-to-day needs. The problem? […]
Signs of Gray Divorce
As divorce becomes more socially acceptable across every age group, divorce after age 50—also known as gray divorce—is becoming increasingly common. If you’re in the later stage of life and starting to wonder whether your marriage can—or should—go the distance, you’re not alone. The rate of divorce for older adults has more than tripled in […]
Navigating Life After a Gray Divorce
Your alarm goes off, you roll over, and there’s your spouse—someone you’ve shared decades with—sleeping peacefully. Yet instead of comfort, you feel a familiar knot in your stomach. The thought pops up again: Do I really want to keep living like this? Staying together feels draining, but pursuing a divorce after 50 (also known as […]
What Is Counter Parenting?
Some divorced parents are able to make co-parenting work for the sake of their children. In fact, many find that once they’re living separately, they become healthier, calmer versions of themselves. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. For some, divorce doesn’t fix unhealthy patterns—in some cases, it can make them worse! When your child’s other […]
How Does Every Other Weekend Custody Work?
When a relationship ends, the biggest question on most parents’ minds is how to protect that precious time with their children. An every-other-weekend custody schedule can give your family a simple, predictable weekend schedule that keeps everyone’s routines intact while still giving each parent space to rest and recharge. In this guide, we’ll explain exactly […]
Can My Ex Claim My Pension Years After Our Divorce?
You thought your divorce was behind you. You’ve rebuilt your life, maybe remarried, and you’re finally looking forward to retirement. Then the letter arrives—your ex-spouse’s attorney claiming they’re entitled to part of your pension pursuant to the terms of the divorce Your stomach drops. You go back and read the divorce decree or your settlement […]
What Are Irreconcilable Differences In a Florida Divorce?
If you’ve started researching divorce in Florida, you’ve probably bumped into a couple of intimidating phrases—irreconcilable differences and irretrievably broken. They sound legalistic and, frankly, a bit harsh. Take a breath. Under Florida’s no-fault divorce system, these terms aren’t hurdles you have to clear; they’re simply two ways to tell the court the same story: […]
What Is Gray Divorce?
You might think divorce is something that happens to young couples—but that’s no longer the case. More and more people are deciding to end their marriages later in life, even after decades together. This growing trend is known as gray divorce, and it’s becoming more common than ever among older couples. In fact, the divorce […]
Retirement, 401(k), & Divorce: What You Need To Know
You’ve been putting money away for retirement for years, even starting to imagine what your future might look like. Now you’re facing divorce, and you may be wondering: “Will I have to start over?” It’s a completely understandable worry. Your retirement accounts represent more than just money—they represent security, independence, and the future you’ve been […]
