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Thinking About Divorce After 50? What Gray Divorce Really Looks Like | Ep. 68
Episode 68
Wednesday, 4 March, 2026
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you.Hey friends. Today we’re talking about something that’s happening more and more, and honestly, it surprises a lot of people when they see it.Gray divorce.Yup, that’s the term for divorce after 50, and the numbers have actually doubled since 1990. And in our law practice, Sapere Law & Mediation in Temecula, California, we’ve even seen what I call “extra gray divorce”… couples in their seventies and eighties deciding it’s time to move on. Divorce later in life looks very different from divorce in your 30s or 40s. By this stage, you’ve usually built a life together over decades. There may be retirement accounts, pensions, adult children, grandchildren, and a lot of shared history. And that’s… extra tough.So the question becomes: how do you untangle all of that without blowing up your financial future or your family relationships?Here’s what we’re digging into today: What “gray divorce” actually means and why it’s becoming more commonWhy long-term marriages create different financial challengesRetirement accounts, pensions, and how they get divided in divorceWhy spousal support is often part of divorce after a long marriageThe emotional reality of ending a relationship after decades togetherHow adult children and grandchildren are affected (and they are!)Why mediation is often a smarter path than courtroom divorceDivorce after 50 is not just about splitting assets. It’s about protecting your financial future, your emotional wellbeing, and your family relationships. And how divorce mediation can help you protect your retirement, reduce stress, and keep family relationships intact.Have a listen, or share this episode with a loved one who may be facing their own “gray divorce.” RESOURCESMEDIATION STARTER GUIDE: https://mailchi.mp/2939c428981d/mediation-resourcesKELLY'S BOOK: Victim Is Not Your Name https://a.co/d/e4VguRkLEGAL & MEDIATION HELP: https://saperelawfirm.comINSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/saperelawfirmFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/saperelawfirm
