- Have you grown apart?
- Have the problems between you become overwhelming?
- Do you feel that life is just too short to continue in a marriage that you no longer want?
Thirty years ago, people over 50 accounted for just 1 in 10 divorces. A new study on “The Gray Divorce Revolution,” from the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, says 1 in 3 members of the baby boomer generation will be unmarried in old age.
Divorce is not an easy decision at anyone but for people over 50, it can arouse very realistic fears about financial security. The closer you are to retirement, the less ability you have to recoup financial losses that can accompany divorce. Furthermore, older couples have typically witnessed friends and family members who suffered through a difficult and costly divorce and they want to avoid the stress, conflict and cost.
The good news is that you don’t need to spend $25,000 to $40,000 or more on a divorce lawyer for each party when divorce mediation can help you arrive at an amicable separation agreement at a fraction of the cost.
I’m divorce mediator Carolan Hardy. For 10 years I have been providing divorce mediation for those over 50, helping my clients negotiate an amicable divorce agreement. I will assist you in examining your assets and liabilities, as well as your needs and concerns. Together you can envision a positive outcome for a separate future, and then work to define property division and review alimony to make decisions for your separation agreement.
If you are looking for a cost-effective way to achieve a peaceful, respectful divorce later in life, call 617-750-9709 or contact me to schedule an appointment at my Quincy or Hingham law office. I will respond to you promptly.