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5 Tips For Managing Emotions In Your Divorce

On Behalf of Weinman & Associates, P.C. | Dec 28, 2022 | Divorce

Divorce affects people of all age demographics, and some may not realize that dissolutions between older persons happen. A grey divorce could impact older persons who’ve been married for decades or those entering their second or third marriage later in life. There could be several reasons older couples file for divorce in Texas courts.

Grey divorce

Certain serious issues could destroy a marriage, with adultery and substance abuse being two examples. Physical or mental abuse creates dangers driving a spouse to leave for their safety. Other issues may be more common among older married persons. Empty nest syndrome may cause problems. When children grow up and move out of the house, things might change for the spouses dramatically and negatively.

As time passes, people can grow apart. A marriage becomes strained when the two people living in the same household have nothing in common. Sometimes, the relationship becomes conflicted because attitudes towards politics, financial matters and other issues may become contentious.

Challenges in the marriage

Even retirement planning disagreements might lead to the end of a marriage. One spouse could fret about future financial stability, while the other doesn’t take fiscal matters seriously. Friction may worsen until the marriage starts to collapse.

A person’s hobbies might lead to distress in a marriage. A spouse could become so engrossed in leisure pursuits that they neglect their partner and various responsibilities. Excessive devotion to retirement hobbies might hurt savings and retirement accounts, creating additional woes.

Reconciling problems in the marriage could prove impossible, depending upon the underlying issues. Amicable negotiations might lead to an acceptable conclusion.

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