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7 Tips for Recovering Emotionally from a Divorce Later in Life
While finances are a major part of your life that will dramatically change upon going through a gray divorce, the emotional impact of that divorce can be staggering and sometimes even incapacitating. That is because, at your age, the challenges resulting from a divorce are either completely different from those faced when younger, and they may be greatly exacerbated or more difficult to manage due to circumstances in your life. Following is a closer look at the emotional toll of a gray divorce and how you can overcome it.
Advice to Manage Emotional Challenges of a Gray Divorce
With gray divorces being one of the most common types of divorces these days, more and more Baby Boomers are faced with the new prospect of living the rest of their lives without their partners. Here are some ways to avoid or limit the emotional difficulties you might face as a result:
What Happens to Illinois Spousal Maintenance in Retirement?
Contrary to common belief, even if you and/or your ex-spouse are retired or will retire soon, spousal maintenance (alimony) payments will not automatically stop in Illinois. Depending on the circumstances and the obligations set forth in your divorce decree, the payor might still be required to continue making spousal support payments long after retirement. Here is a closer look at the different scenarios you might face with regard to spousal maintenance after retirement:
Spousal Support as a Retiree
Regardless of whether you are the paying spouse or the receiving spouse, there are essentially three things that could happen to spousal maintenance payments upon retirement:
What Is Dating Like After Getting Divorced in Your 60s?
More than one-third of Baby Boomers currently unmarried, and many of them have gotten divorced now that their kids are grown up. These days, it is easy to see that dating is no longer just a common practice for young people looking to have fun or looking to find “the one” with whom to settle down and start a family. It might seem challenging and intimidating, but dating after getting divorced in your 60s is possible—and you might even thrive while doing it.
3 Ways Dating After Getting Divorced in Your 60s Is New and Different
The end of your marriage late in life does not mean you will be unable to find a partner. It also does not mean that you have no options when it comes to dating. The truth is, dating after getting divorced in your 60s opens up a world of possibilities for you. However, in order to take full advantage of this potential, you need to prepare yourself for the following new and different aspects of dating, as outlined below:
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