Typically, a "gray divorce" is one in which you and your spouse are both over 50. Really, though, it refers to any divorce that happens later in life. One key event that could trigger such a divorce is when the kids to go off to college. When the last one leaves the...
Elderly Divorce
Seeking a qualified domestic relations order
It is becoming increasingly common for couples to be contemplating divorce when they are reaching retirement age or are living in retirement. This is often due to the lifestyle changes that come about during retirement. Your priorities and expectations of what...
3 things to remember about divorce later in life
You've been married for nearly four decades, but you're finally calling it off. For the most part, you and your spouse are on good terms. You've just decided together that it's best to end the marriage. Even so, this process can be complicated and it's going to...
Why do parents wait to divorce until the kids grow up?
There is no single reason why parents wait until their children are adults to get divorced. In some cases, the parents haven't started having relationship issues until then. Financial issues could play a role. The empty nest could impact the parents' relationship. So,...
‘Gray divorces’ often leave women in poverty
So-called 'gray divorces' between senior citizens frequently leave the wives impoverished, according to a study done by sociologists at Bowling Green State University in 2010. The women discover to their chagrin that meager Social Security benefits are insufficient to...
Common qualified domestic relations order mistakes
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a document that concerns a person's pension plan and the relationship it has to one's former spouse after divorce. It is a legal document that instructs the pension plan administrator of how the pension plan shall be...
Divorce after 50: Is it worth it?
Divorce over 50 is becoming an increasingly popular trend. "Gray divorce", as many are now calling it, is strongly linked to retirement and perhaps the discontent that comes with it. Being around your spouse 24/7 might not be as appealing as you might think once you...
Tired of hearing everyone talk about the rise of “grey divorce”?
In our agist society, where less experienced young people are chosen for new jobs over more experienced older employees, it's easy to understand why people have become fixated on the "gray" divorce. The fact is, the baby boomer generation has long been one to do...
Senior citizen divorces and collaborative law
Orlando senior citizens considering divorce tend to be some of the bravest clients we've represented at Mercedes R. Wechsler, PA. We always take great pride in representing the older members of our communities in divorce proceedings. That's because they tend to be...
Cohabitation agreements and marriage after 50
More and more Florida residents are getting married past the age of 50. It is certainly exciting any new couple falls in love and gets married, but from the perspective of a seasoned Florida divorce lawyer, it's always best to take precautions before and during...