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The majority of baby boomers are unlikely to tell their grandchildren of marrying age that the secrets to reaching silver and gold wedding anniversaries is hard work and a sense of humor. That’s because nearly 1 out of 4 people going through a divorce in the United States is over the age of 50, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This phenomenon known as “gray divorce” belongs to a generation that isn’t afraid to fight for equality, happiness, and take what they want for themselves – including freedom from an unsatisfying marriage.
Though the overall divorce rate has been on a decline since 1990, the divorce rate for Americans over the age of 50 has doubled and, for people over the age of 65 the rate has more than doubled. There are two very large reasons why so many older couples are parting ways.
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Conquering Empty Nest Syndrome
The kids are gone, and decades of devoting your lives to children have suddenly evaporated. Husband and wife are left with each other and they may discover that – after spending years in a child-centric household – they haven’t nurtured their own relationship. Whether they don’t have all that much in common anymore, or just haven’t put in the effort to continually bond over the years, this disconnect is far too often simply embraced as truth and results in divorce. (But counseling is certainly worth a shot after so many years together!)
Be Prepared for Retirement Hurdles
When both halves of a couple find themselves suddenly at home together for the majority of every day, there can be some friction. You’ve waited decades for free time – for yourself and to dedicate to each other. Now that you have the time to spare, it may be more of a hindrance than anything, particularly to your relationship. Get a hobby or find a way to get out of the house – separately. You have to ease into retirement after years of being apart for 8+ hours every day and learn how to live together again. Unfortunately, some couples discover they don’t want to live with this person anymore, or they have drastically different visions for retirement. In cases like these, divorce is almost inevitable.
The baby boomer generation is an independent one, and it is full of women who have worked full-time and are still working full-time, which means they’re less afraid of divorce than the females in preceding generations. They know they’re financially capable of supporting themselves and don’t need to stay in an unhappy marriage purely for security.
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If you have reached the point where divorce is on your list of retirement to-dos, contact Femminineo Attorneys in Mt. Clemens, MI, to schedule your free initial interview today. You don’t have to be part of the graying divorce trend but, if you are, we are here to help.
Most lawyers are in a general practice and do some of everything. One of our main focuses is on Family law and being expert at divorce, custody and support matters.
We are in court daily, working with the family court judges, their staff and clerks, the Friend of the Court office, the Bar Association and other attorneys working in this area. We pride ourselves on fighting hard for our clients while working well with everyone.
Our extensive experience and strong relationship with the courts and our peers leads many judges and attorneys to hire us to act as Mediators in other Family Law cases. Make no mistake; having a strong working relationship with the court can have a massive impact on your case. Unlike most attorneys, we have no fear of the court room and are in trial regularly against the best in the business. We see the judges every week and maintain strong ties with their staff.
Although every attorney can “handle” your case, Femminineo Attorneys cares about you and your family. We work extremely hard to keep this difficult process civil and to shelter your children from as much of the negative facets as possible.
Once your case is concluded, we will be there to help you with any post-judgment problems that may arise.
Everyone’s financial situation is different and we work with our clients to formulate a fee arrangement that works within your means.
We have handled every possible situation involving domestic law. We will do everything possible to wrap up your case in a timely manner, avoiding delays that cause unnecessary legal fees.
When your case cannot be easily solved, we will fight hard and use all of our resources to win. Unlike most attorneys, we have no fear of the court room and we regularly win cases against the best in the business at trial.
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