The divorce rate has been dropping in the United States for years, at least for most age groups. Part of this is because people now get married at a later age. Young marriages are more likely to end in divorce, but modern couples often get married in their late 20s or early 30s. These marriages tend to be more stable.
However, for those who are over 45 years old, the divorce rate is going up. This is especially pronounced for those over 65 years old. This older age bracket has a rising divorce, going against the trend in the United States. Why is this happening?
Views on divorce have changed
A big part of the reason for this is just that the way people look at divorce today is much different than it was even 20 or 30 years ago. Someone in their 60s may have been considering a divorce for years, if not decades. Only now do they feel comfortable moving forward with it.
A new season in life
Another thing to consider is that some couples chose to stay together while they were raising children, even if they wanted to get a divorce. In some cases, becoming an empty nester makes divorce more likely after the kids are out of the house.
Different views on retirement
Finally, couples have to make decisions about retirement and what they’re going to do with their “golden years.” They don’t always agree. One person may want to keep working or running a business, while the other wants to retire and travel the world. In some cases, they can’t compromise and they get divorced so they can both live the life they want.
If you’re getting divorced this year, take the time to carefully look into legal options. You need to know how to divide assets and plan for your financial future.
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