The financial implications for older couples, including the division of assets, health insurance issues, and disparities in post-divorce wealth.
For those of you who follow my blog, you know that I am a big fan of following and studying statistics. “Gray divorce ” is a term that applies to couples who divorce at an older age. “Gray divorces” are on the increase. I have posted about them previously from as far back as 2015.
Here are links to some of those prior Gray divorce blogs:
- Gray Divorce – Refocusing on Obtaining Experienced Legal Advice
- Gray Divorce Rates Continue to Rise!
- Gray Divorce and Hidden assets You Should Know About
- Tips for Lawyers dealing with Gray Divorce Matters
- Gray Divorce: Division of Retirement Asset Disparity
Key data on the rising rates of gray divorce, including insights from Susan Brown’s study.
While the divorce rate for younger couples is on the decline, since 1990 the divorce rate has doubled for couples over 55, and tripled for those over 65. Susan Brown, a sociology professor at Bowling Green State University and co-director of Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage, conducted an ongoing study of older couples getting divorced. She … Read More... “Gray Divorce – Legal Nuances for Seniors to Consider before Filing for Divorce”