Gray Divorce Later in Life

At the turn of the last century, the life expectancy of the average American was 44 years. At the turn of the current century, the life expectancy was 77 years. Baby Boomers see many healthy years ahead and they want to be happy. An increased life span creates opportunities for such things as new careers, travel, and personal development. In addition, increased life expectancy combined with dissatisfaction with a marriage can create a desire for divorce. Later in life divorce is often referred to as gray divorce.

If you are over 50 and contemplating divorce after a long marriage, contact Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC for a consultation with a lawyer highly experienced in this area.

• The division of retirement benefits
• Home ownership, which can give rise to issues of upkeep and resale
• The decrease of alimony due to a payer’s retirement or decrease in income
• The potential loss or reduction of social security when a party remarries or receives benefits at an earlier age
• The possible unavailability of health benefits from a former spouse’s employer
• Projected nursing home care
• Alteration of wills/estate planning
• Unavailability of Medicare when alimony ceases

Although many couples delay divorce until children are grown leaving for college and no longer live in the same household, it is important to consider what is truly best for your children. It may not always be best to wait. Anxiety levels could be very high for a college freshmen worried about her parents at home. Our divorce lawyers have the skill and experience necessary to help you deal with these and many other issues associated with a divorce after a long marriage.

Contact us to speak with a compassionate and understanding divorce lawyer about a gray divorce (over 50) at our King of Prussia, Pennsylvania law office.