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Gray Divorce: Why Mediation and Collaborative Divorce Are Better Divorce Options
By Jennifer Piper • July 21, 2025Posted in
For those divorcing after 50, Mediation and Collaborative Divorce offer a more thoughtful, flexible, and less stressful alternative to court. These approaches allow you to address unique concerns like retirement, health care, estate planning, and family dynamics, helping you protect your legacy and move forward with greater peace of mind. Divorce Over 50 Brings Different Priorities When you divorce later in life, your concerns often look different from those of younger couples. You might be thinking about retirement income, long-term health care, estate plans, or even how your adult children will be affected. A divorce court is not set up to handle those kinds of concerns in a meaningful way. That is why choosing an amicable option, such as Mediation or Collaborative Divorce can be… -
Gray Divorce: How It Differs from Other Divorces
By Jennifer Piper • March 3, 2025Posted in
Gray divorce refers to the separation of couples over the age of 50, often after decades of marriage. Unlike younger couples, you likely aren’t dealing with child custody, but you are facing different financial and emotional challenges. Factors such as retirement planning, healthcare costs, and even the ability to re-enter the workforce play a significant role in your divorce process. Waiting Until the Right Time Many couples delay divorce until their children have grown, finished college, or moved out of the house. You may have prioritized family stability, choosing to wait until the right moment to separate. Others delay due to financial concerns—if one of you is the higher wage earner, spousal support and retirement age may impact your decision. Some couples even wait until…
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