Divorce, once shrouded by shame and the tarnishing of one’s social reputation, has undergone a drastic makeover in the past four decades. Marriage, in turn, is no longer emblematic of a shiny, ...

Turning 50 acts like a wake-up call, pushing people to evaluate the true quality of their daily lives together. After decades focused on building wealth, many spouses realize they have a beautiful ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gender and generational balance - in countries, companies & couples. The implication is profound. Divorce in midlife, once viewed ...

Divorces among Americans over 50, often called “gray divorces,” now account for about 36% of all divorces in the U.S. (1). For many older couples, what’s at stake when they split can be decades of ...

Divorcing after age 50 can derail retirement plans, often forcing people to delay retirement, split already-limited savings, and take on new debt. Women tend to face greater financial challenges in ...

Alex always prided himself on being a disciplined saver. He built a strong career, set money aside every month, and felt confident about his retirement plans. But everything changed after a messy ...

Americans over 50 are divorcing at twice the rate they did a generation ago, and the financial wreckage falls hardest on women. The gray divorce rate — divorces among adults 50 and older — doubled ...

Say your ex-spouse is receiving $3,000 per month at full retirement age, providing you with a divorce benefit of $1,500 per month. If you remarry and your new partner is collecting $2,000 per month, ...

Is it time to get a divorce? Relationships are hard. But with the right information, support, and skills, you can rewrite ...