If you have been married for many years or even decades, the idea of divorce might not be on your radar. Still, an empty nest or differing goals later in life can strain a marriage. The divorce rate of those aged 50 or older is climbing according to some attorneys and researchers. Those going through a late in life will…
Since the 1990’s, statistics show that the rate of gray divorce within the United States has more than doubled. If you are unaware of what a gray divorce is, it is one between a couple who is in their 50’s or older. These divorces often carry many more possible financial consequences that does a divorce between a younger couple who…
The divorce rate for people over the age of 50 doubled between 1990 and 2010. Michigan couples who end their marriages after turning 50 are said to be going through a gray divorce. One of the primary reasons people get divorced later in life is because they aren’t emotionally connected with their partners. Therefore, they may try to make the…
As an older couple in Michigan that has decided to split, you’ll soon be facing the trials and tribulations of gray divorce. The difference isn’t just in the name, though. You will likely be facing hurdles that your younger counterparts won’t have to worry about simply because of the age you’re at. For example, LA Times shows that women in…
There is no question that couples of all ages are filing for divorce at a rapid rate. In fact, nearly half of all marriages in Michigan and across the country end in divorce, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the number of people over the age of 50 who are terminating their marriage is especially high,…