Divorce After 50: What You Need to Know About “Gray Divorce”

Divorce after 50—also known as “gray divorce”—is on the rise, with rates doubling in the past three decades. Longer life expectancy, financial independence, and changing social norms are prompting more couples to choose freedom over decades of dissatisfaction. But divorcing later in life brings complex challenges, from dividing retirement savings to navigating health care and estate planning. In this article, we explore why gray divorce is trending—and what you need to know to protect your future.