Gray Divorce Attorneys In Boca Raton
The great philosopher George Carlin once said that life is the longest thing anyone can ever do. If there is a second-longest thing, for most people it is “being married.” Long marriages mean the two people in them have changed, and often, change means differences. Enough differences can mean the end of a marriage. And that can be hard, but you definitely don’t have to go into it alone.
At Weiner & Weiss, LLC, we’re family law attorneys for people in Boca Raton. We’ve helped clients of all ages pursue divorce under Florida law. While a “gray divorce” can technically mean any divorce for people over 50, most people tend to think of it as divorces between people who have been married for a considerable time. Ending such a marriage can lead to considerable personal and financial upheaval, but we’re here to help.
Why Gray Divorce Can Be So Challenging
To understand the true problems facing a gray divorce, you cannot look at a marriage as a romantic relationship alone. A marriage is beyond romance and connection. It is a financial and familial connection, backed up by documentation and legal realities. While every divorce has to contend with the same issues, more or less, there are considerable differences:
- Child support: In most “gray divorces,” the children are either adults or about to be. Child custody and support are essentially minimal concerns and not typically a central issue of the divorce.
- Spousal support: A long marriage means that both sides have become accustomed to living in a certain way, and that may mean that after divorce, spousal support is extremely likely if one partner earns considerably more than the other.
- Property division: In a long marriage, complicated assets such as businesses, homes, retirement accounts and any other property will be considered and also likely to be divided closely to equal, considering all factors.
- Blended families: Divorces that happen later in life aren’t always the first marriage for those divorcing. Families that blend together later in life can require sensitive, thoughtful decision-making to end the marriage effectively.
- Stepparent adoption: If you adopted your stepchild during your marriage, ending the marriage does not end your relationship with the child you adopted. An adoption is lifelong, and we can help you figure out how to navigate the next steps.
Our team provides detailed, thoughtful insight and representation to clients throughout these negotiations. While we always attempt an amicable split, we aren’t going to let your needs or priorities take a back seat.
A Late Change In Your Life’s Circumstances
The truest reality is that a gray divorce happens in the second half of life, when you may have thought your plans were set. Where an upheaval now can seem like a major crisis.
We focus on the long-term stability and well-being of our clients and advise appropriately. You don’t have to be worried about what the next step is. If you are dependent on your spouse or if your spouse is dependent on you, you don’t have to stay in the marriage that is not working. Our firm will help you move into this next phase with confidence.
Reach Out For An Attentive, Compassionate Attorney
It’s hard to end a long marriage, but sometimes, to live the life you want to live, divorce is the next step. It can be painful. It can be a shock to the system to create a new dynamic. However, we can help you achieve this goal without completely upending your life. We’ll help you get to the next phase with care, concern, compassion and integrity. Reach out today by calling 561-935-5529 or sending an email using this form.